Hatton, R. v
Leave to appeal is granted because the issue of whether a mistaken belief induced by voluntary intoxication can be relied upon as a defence of self-defence is arguable and should be ventilated before the court after full argument.
- Parties
- Applicant: Jonathan Alan Hatton; Respondent: Regina
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 17 February 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
- Outcome
- leave to appeal granted
- Legal Topics
- Self Defence, Voluntary Intoxication, Mistaken Belief, Murder, Jury Directions
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Parties
Jonathan Alan Hatton
Applicant
Regina
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a mistaken belief induced by voluntary intoxication can be relied upon as a defence of self-defence in murder charges
Ratio Decidendi
Leave to appeal is granted because the issue of whether a mistaken belief induced by voluntary intoxication can be relied upon as a defence of self-defence is arguable and should be ventilated before the court after full argument.
Court Disposition
leave to appeal granted
Orders
- Leave to appeal against conviction is granted.
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