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R v John James Lundy

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R v John James Lundy
   
Issue: Whether a life sentence combined with a hospital and limitation direction under s45A Mental Health Act 1983 was manifestly excessive in light of the risk of recall from life licence for a minor offence.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   2021/407/A1
   
Neutral Citation:   [2021] EWCA Crim 1922
   
Judge(s): Popplewell LJ, Spencer J, HHJ Kearl QC
   
Date: 44504