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R v Erskine; R v Williams

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R v Erskine; R v Williams
   
Issue: Whether old convictions for murder were safe in light of evidence as to mental disorder that might be relevant to a finding of diminished responsibility; the correct approach to such appeals.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   2007/03621/B2, 2008/00248/C4
   
Neutral Citation:   [2009] EWCA Crim 1425
   
Judge(s): Lord Judge CJ, Thomas LJ, Treacy J
   
Date: 14 July 2009