Bundles for First and Second Ground Case Study 2022

Bundles for First and Second Ground
Student’s Name
Institution
Date

Bundles for First ground
1. R v Janiszewski (2012) EWCA Crim 2556
Headnote
In this court case, an appellant initially sentences for life was accorded detention for public
protection after his case fails to meet the criteria for life sentence.
Reference
In this case, it was concluded that if an appellant suffered from a condition that could make him
act disproportionately, a murder that results from such context should be treated differently.
Judge concluded that the white boy does not deserve life sentence because he was suffering from
PSTD.
2. R v Johnson (Christopher) [1989] 1 W.L.R. 740
Headnote
The appellant was convicted for self-induced provocation. Appellant’s argument was based on
the self-defense but the judge convicted him for self-induced provocation.
Reference
Referring to the section 3 of the Homicide Act 1957, the judge gave the jury authority to
determine whether the provocation was enough to make reasonable man act in a particular
manner
3. Coroners and Justice Act 2009 c. 25
Headnote