Hatton, R. v

Hatton, R. v

The court held that it was bound by the decision in R v O'Grady, which establishes that a defendant is not entitled to rely on a mistaken belief induced by voluntary intoxication when raising self-defence to a charge of murder. The judge's ruling and directions were correct, and the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Jonathan Hatton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Self Defence, Voluntary Intoxication, Murder, Manslaughter, Mistake of Fact
Criminal Law Self Defence Voluntary Intoxication Murder Manslaughter Mistake of Fact

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Jonathan Hatton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether voluntary intoxication can be considered when assessing a mistaken belief in self-defence to a charge of murder

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that it was bound by the decision in R v O'Grady, which establishes that a defendant is not entitled to rely on a mistaken belief induced by voluntary intoxication when raising self-defence to a charge of murder. The judge's ruling and directions were correct, and the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction for murder upheld
  • Leave to appeal to the House of Lords refused