Conor Gerard Doyle, Attorney General's Reference No 6 of 2004 (AG Ref 16 of 2004)
Correct approach to guidance contained in Practice Statement.
[2004] NICA 33 Kerr LCJ2 results
R v Kenneth Douglas
Murder - male victim (neighbour) - mistaken belief was deceased's son - grudge - multiple blows on head from blunt object - deed admitted to close family upon realisation - drinking - victim of sexual abuse - no clear starting point - planned attack - armed with weapon in advance - made himself available to police - numerous admissions - led police to the murder weapon - age - insignificant record - remorse - tariff fixed at 13 years.
[2004] NILST 17 Kerr LCJ