The court gave its reasons for allowing the defendant’s appeal against his conviction for rape. New psychological evidence as to his condition at the time had revealed a morbid jealousy and Asperger’s Syndrome, and was liable to misunderstand in real time the signs and even straightforward indications of those with whom he comes into contact.
Judges:
Rix LJ, Swift, Teare JJ
Citations:
[2008] EWCA Crim 6
Links:
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 03 August 2022; Ref: scu.263811
