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R v Golds

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R v Golds
   
Issue: When was an impairment “substantial” within the statutory test for diminished responsibility; the correct directions to the jury; the approach when all the expert evidence was to the effect that the impairment was substantial.
   
Court: Supreme Court
   
Reference:  
   
Neutral Citation:   [2016] UKSC 61
   
Judge(s): Lord Neuberger (President), Lady Hale (Deputy President), Lords Kerr, Reed, Hughes, Toulson and Thomas
   
Date: 30 November 2016