Continuing the discussion from Case (Appeal against murder conviction). R v Ansell [2024] EWCA Crim 1669:
I find this interesting.
What type of evaluation process do the courts undergo to formulate a judgement on whether or not a suspect acted on the grounds of diminished responsibility or acted within capacity when committing their crimes?
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It appears the defendant was looking to find anything to acquit them of the murder they committed over 20 years ago - hence they made the plea to be pardoned on the grounds of mental health.
If the UK legal system and the questionable parole board were not so lenient in reprieving criminals off their lengthy and justifiable sentences - maybe the defendant, Ansell, would not have been encouraged to try and appeal their case?