The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1986] AC 455
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
REGINA APPELLANT AND HANCOCK FIRST RESPONDENT AND SHANKLAND SECOND RESPONDENT
1985 Oct. 21;
31
1985 Dec. 11, 12;
1986 Feb. 27
1985 Dec. 11, 12;
1986 Feb. 27
Lord Lane C.J., Leonard and Rose JJ. Lord Scarman, Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Roskill, Lord Brightman and Lord Griffiths
Crime
— Homicide
— Murder
— Mental element
— Concrete block dropped from bridge on to highway killing taxi driver
— Prime purpose not to kill or cause injury
— Whether death natural consequence of action
— Whether foreseeability of probable consequences relevant
— Whether meaning of intent requiring elaboration