Gordon, R. v

Gordon, R. v

The court found that the applicant's autism spectrum disorder did not significantly impact his intent or behaviour at the time of the offence, given the planned nature of the events and lack of evidence of impairment at the relevant time. The fresh evidence was not of sufficient strength to undermine the safety of the conviction, and was therefore not admitted.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Lamarr Gordon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; conviction for murder upheld.
Legal Topics
Murder, Joint Enterprise, Fresh Evidence, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Murder Joint Enterprise Fresh Evidence Autism Spectrum Disorder Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Lamarr Gordon

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh expert evidence of autism spectrum disorder renders the conviction for murder unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's condition affected his intent or behaviour relevant to the offence

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant's autism spectrum disorder did not significantly impact his intent or behaviour at the time of the offence, given the planned nature of the events and lack of evidence of impairment at the relevant time. The fresh evidence was not of sufficient strength to undermine the safety of the conviction, and was therefore not admitted.

Court Disposition

Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; conviction for murder upheld.