R v Kennedy [2007]
Constructive Manslaughter
Constructive manslaughter is when the death is due to the dangerous, unlawful act committed by the defendant
Results
"When is it appropriate to find someone guilty of manslaughter where that person has been involved in the supply of a class A controlled drug, which is then freely and voluntarily self-administered by the person to whom it was supplied, and the administration of the drug then causes his death?"
Second Court of Appeal Question Posed
Third Appeal
"In the case of a fully-informed and responsible adult, never"
Conviction was squashed
Blackbeard vs JFK
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Blackbeard vs JFK
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