United Kingdom Leading Case uncategorized

Hyam v DPP

[1975] AC 55; [1974] UKHL 2; [1974] 2 WLR 607; [1974] 2 All ER 41

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1974

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Foresight of a serious risk (high probability) of death or grievous bodily harm, coupled with a deliberate act, was sufficient mens rea for murder.

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