Index card Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland v Lynch

Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland v Lynch

Hearings

Northern Ireland

12 Mar 1975 [1975] AC 653; [1975] 2 WLR 641; [1975] 1 All ER 913; 61 Cr App R 6, HL(NI)

Subject Matter

CRIME — Duress — Principal in second degree to murder — Aiding and abetting murder — Anticipation of death for failing to participate — Whether defence of duress available

[1975] AC 653; [1975] 2 WLR 641

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Introduction A3.34

Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Duress by Threats: General Principles - Cogency of the Threat A3.40

Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Duress by Threats: Excluded Offences and Persons - Murder A3.42

Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Duress by Threats: Excluded Offences and Persons - Excluded Persons A3.44

Mental Element for Accessories - Intention to Aid A4.8

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