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Partial defence of loss of control

Case Law

In the case of R v Cosier 2026, the appeal of a murder conviction was dismissed where the court found that the trial judge had been entitled to refuse to leave the partial defence of loss of control open to the jury.

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When executing a search warrant under section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, is there any power to detain persons during the search of the premises?

Case Law

In the case of R (on the application of Lino Di Maria) v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis 2026, a decision to allow a claim for judicial review was allowed where the judge had erred in her interpretation of the Vetting Code.

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