The defendant appealed his conviction for murder saying that as a thirteen year old he had committed it on his father’s instructions and out of fear of his father.
Held: Duress was no defence to a charge of murder. It was not necessary for the judge to put before the jury in detail material which could not be a defence.
Judges:
Lord Philips of Worth Matravers LCJ, Henriques J, Teare J
Citations:
Times 06-Jun-2007
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Fraser Marr CACD 1990
The defendant complained that his defence, as unattractive as it may have been, had not been put to the jury with balanced treatment and consideration.
Held: Such treatment was the right of every criminal defendant. The court allowed the . .
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Crime
Updated: 15 August 2022; Ref: scu.258637