The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1988] AC 130
[PRIVY COUNCIL]
SOLOMON BECKFORD APPELLANT AND THE QUEEN RESPONDENT
[APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL OF JAMAICA]
1987 May 12,
13;
June 15
June 15
Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Elwyn-Jones, Lord Templeman, Lord Griffiths and Lord Oliver of Aylmerton
Crime
— Self-defence
— Homicide
— Defendant police officer killing man believing him to be dangerous gunman firing at police
— Jury directed that test for self-defence based on defendant's belief in necessity to resist attack being reasonable
— Whether misdirection
— Whether honest belief correct test