Queen v Stephen McKinney [2021] NICC 10 (25 November 2023)

The court found that the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that Stephen McKinney intentionally caused the death of the victim, satisfying the elements of murder.

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Citation: [2021] NICC 10
Parties: Prosecution: Queen; Defendant: Stephen McKinney
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 25 November 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: conviction
Legal Topics: Murder, Homicide

Criminal Law Murder Homicide

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Parties

Queen

Prosecution

Stephen McKinney

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether Stephen McKinney is guilty of murder

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that Stephen McKinney intentionally caused the death of the victim, satisfying the elements of murder.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

Stephen McKinney is found guilty of murder

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