R v Keli LANE [No 17] [2010] NSWSC 1544

R v Keli LANE [No 17] [2010] NSWSC 1544

Having considered the whole of the evidence in the Crown case, the Court was satisfied that no issue relating to infanticide should be left for the consideration of the jury.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Proceedings / Procedural Ruling During Trial
Outcome
The issue of infanticide was not left for consideration of the jury.
Legal Topics
['infanticide' 'jury Consideration']
['criminal Law' 'criminal Procedure'] ['infanticide' 'jury Consideration']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Proceedings / Procedural Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether there was any material in the evidence that would warrant the issue of infanticide under section 22A of the Crimes Act 1900 being left before the jury.']

Ratio Decidendi

Having considered the whole of the evidence in the Crown case, the Court was satisfied that no issue relating to infanticide should be left for the consideration of the jury.

Court Disposition

The issue of infanticide was not left for consideration of the jury.

Orders

  • ['The Court ruled that no issue relating to infanticide would be left for the consideration of the jury.']