Loss of control defence-Fit for purpose?

Simon Parsons

doi:10.1177/0022018315574819

Loss of control defence-Fit for purpose?

Simon Parsons

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Abstract

This article examines the case law on the loss of control defence and considers whether the interpretation of the defence has been too conservative so that the defence is barely available as a defence to murder.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	94-101
Journal	The Journal of Criminal Law
Volume	79
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0022018315574819
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2015
Externally published	Yes

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