# Case (Appeal against restriction order). R v Gordon \[2025\] EWCA Crim 1194

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**Created:** [25 April 2026 15:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-restriction-order-r-v-gordon-2025-ewca-crim-1194/5499 "2026-04-25T15:45:00Z")\
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— The appellant had pleaded guilty to wounding with intent after stabbing his father, and was given a hospital order together with (against the psychiatric evidence) a restriction order. He appealed against the restriction order, but was unsuccessful: the question of whether to impose a restriction order is one for the judge, and it could not be said that his conclusion was irrational (Wednesbury unreasonable).

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