Grant, R v

Grant, R v

The appeal is allowed and the conviction quashed because medical evidence from two qualified psychiatrists established that the appellant was unfit to plead at the time of trial. The appropriate order is a supervision order for two years with conditions of residence and supervision, as provided by section 6 of the...

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Liam William Grant
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal allowed, conviction quashed, supervision order imposed
Legal Topics
Child Abduction, Fitness to Plead, Supervision Order, Insanity Defence
Criminal Law Mental Health Law Child Abduction Fitness to Plead Supervision Order Insanity Defence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Liam William Grant

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was fit to plead at the time of trial
  2. 2 Whether the conviction should be quashed due to unfitness to plead
  3. 3 What is the appropriate order under section 6 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is allowed and the conviction quashed because medical evidence from two qualified psychiatrists established that the appellant was unfit to plead at the time of trial. The appropriate order is a supervision order for two years with conditions of residence and supervision, as provided by section 6 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 and Schedule 1A to the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed, conviction quashed, supervision order imposed

Orders

  • Conviction quashed
  • Supervision order for two years beginning from the date of judgment