The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1977] AC 443
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS RESPONDENT AND MAJEWSKI APPELLANT
[On appeal from REGINA v. MAJEWSKI]
1975 June 5,
6;
19
1976 Jan. 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21;
April 13
1976 Jan. 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21;
April 13
Lawton and James L.JJ. and Milmo J. Lord Elwyn-Jones L.C. Lord Diplock, Lord Simon of Glaisdale, Lord Kilbrandon, Lord Salmon, Lord Edmund-Davies and Lord Russell of Killowen
Crime
— Drunkenness as defence
— Assault
— Defendant committing assaults while affected by drink and drugs
— Whether selfinduced intoxication defence
— Mens rea
—
Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80), s. 8
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