R v AZR

R v AZR

There was no sufficient evidence of loss of self-control or a qualifying trigger to require the jury to consider the defence of loss of control; the trial judge was correct to refuse to leave the defence to the jury.

Parties
Appellant: A.Z.R.; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Loss of Control Defence, Self Defence, Youth Justice
Criminal Law Murder Loss of Control Defence Self Defence Youth Justice

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Parties

A.Z.R.

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to leave the partial defence of loss of control to the jury

Ratio Decidendi

There was no sufficient evidence of loss of self-control or a qualifying trigger to require the jury to consider the defence of loss of control; the trial judge was correct to refuse to leave the defence to the jury.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.