At the time of the killing he was on bail for an offence of affray, was under investigation for a robbery & subject to a 12-month conditional discharge for battery. He had 31 previous convictions
Why was he on bail? standard.co.uk/news/crime/ewa…
Why was he on bail? standard.co.uk/news/crime/ewa…
TBH, I see he has severe autism spectrum so slightly confused as to why he PG to murder rather than run a diminished responsibility defence (that is a partial defence reducing murder to manslaughter).
Also what Mental Health Act disposals were considered (or will be delivered)
Also what Mental Health Act disposals were considered (or will be delivered)
You might remember, Anne, we set up I think the first on call psychiatric assessment when defendants came into custody with the possibility of a psychiatric disorder.
I’m not up to date now about the orders and how they are implemented
But we had access to secure NHS facilities
I’m not up to date now about the orders and how they are implemented
But we had access to secure NHS facilities
