R v Harry Turner

R v Harry Turner

The trial judge erred in withdrawing the partial defence of loss of control from the jury, as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider all three statutory elements. The judge also erred in refusing to give a good character direction. The conviction is unsafe and must be quashed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Harry Turner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction After Trial and Sentencing
Outcome
Appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered
Legal Topics
Murder, Loss of Control Defence, Good Character Direction, Retrial
Criminal Law Murder Loss of Control Defence Good Character Direction Retrial

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Harry Turner

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction After Trial and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in withdrawing the partial defence of loss of control from the jury
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to give a good character direction

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge erred in withdrawing the partial defence of loss of control from the jury, as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider all three statutory elements. The judge also erred in refusing to give a good character direction. The conviction is unsafe and must be quashed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered

Orders

  • Appeal allowed
  • Conviction of murder quashed