Carey & Ors, R v
The court certified a point of law regarding manslaughter liability in affray cases but refused leave to appeal to the House of Lords.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Claire Carey; Appellant: Sinead Coyle; Appellant: Kelly Foster
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 08 March 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Certification of Point of Law; Refusal of Leave to Appeal
- Outcome
- certification of point of law; leave to appeal refused
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Affray, Unlawful Violence, Causation
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Claire Carey
Appellant
Sinead Coyle
Appellant
Kelly Foster
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Certification of Point of Law; Refusal of Leave to Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether participation in an affray resulting in death, but not caused by assault, constitutes manslaughter liability for all participants
Ratio Decidendi
The court certified a point of law regarding manslaughter liability in affray cases but refused leave to appeal to the House of Lords.
Court Disposition
certification of point of law; leave to appeal refused
Orders
- Representation orders granted for Queen's Counsel, junior counsel and solicitors if leave to appeal is granted by House of Lords
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