Hearings
England & Wales
19 Jun 1975 [1977] AC 443; [1975] 3 WLR 401; [1975] 3 All ER 296; 62 Cr App R 5, CA
13 Apr 1976 [1977] AC 443; [1976] 2 WLR 623; [1976] 2 All ER 142; 62 Cr App R 262, HL(E)
R v Majewski
Additional names
Director of Public Prosecutions v Majewski
Subject Matter
CRIME — Court of Appeal — Jurisdiction — Summary determination of appeal on question of law — Registrar of Criminal Appeals' powers to refer to court for summary determination — Whether exercisable by deputy registrar under implied authority — Criminal Appeal Act 1968, s 20
[1977] AC 443; [1975] 3 WLR 401; [1975] 3 All ER 296; 62 Cr App R 5, CA
[1977] AC 443; [1976] 2 WLR 623; [1976] 2 All ER 142; 62 Cr App R 262, HL(E)
CRIME — Drunkenness as defence — Assault — Defendant committing assaults while affected by drink and drugs — Whether self-induced intoxication defence — Mens rea — Criminal Justice Act 1967, s 8
[1977] AC 443; [1975] 3 WLR 401; [1975] 3 All ER 296; 62 Cr App R 5, CA
[1977] AC 443; [1976] 2 WLR 623; [1976] 2 All ER 142; 62 Cr App R 262, HL(E)
Appellate History
R v Majewski [1977] AC 443; [1975] 3 WLR 401; [1975] 3 All ER 296; 62 Cr App R 5, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) affirmed
R v Majewski [1977] AC 443; [1976] 2 WLR 623; [1976] 2 All ER 142; 62 Cr App R 262, HL(E)
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Recklessness - Subjective Awareness of an Unreasonable Risk - Awareness of Risk
A2.8
Defences Denying Basic Elements of Liability - Automatism A3.14
Defences Denying Basic Elements of Liability - Intoxication: Specific and Basic Intent A3.17
Defences Denying Basic Elements of Liability - Intoxication: Specific and Basic Intent - Applying the Basic Intent Rule A3.20
Mental Element for Accessories - Intention to Aid A4.9