Kennedy Involuntary Manslaughter Case Study

One of the most publically discussed cases in society so far, is the case of Kennedy. Kennedy ’s caseis concerned with involuntary manslaughter and has several significant and controversial elements which will be addressed further on. According to the case (No2) [2007] UKHL 38, the appellant prepared a syringe of heroin and handed it to Mr Bosque, a fellow resident at a hostel who then injected himself and died. The appellant was then convicted of supplying a class Adrug,and of constructive manslaughter. Despite these accusations, there are three diverse reports relating to the case of Kennedy in 1999 (reported as Kennedy ). In 2005, the Criminal cases Review Commission referred the case back to the Court of Appeal; this case report is referred to as Kennedy . Subsequently, in 2007 the case came before the House of Lords. All of the reports refer to the same case. It is significant to mention that the specific offence of case Kennedy [2007] UKHL 38 was committed on 10th September 1996.

In regards to the events, when Kennedy was in Mr Bosque and Cody’s room, the

It was also discussed whether the offence was committed to the knowledge of the victim and to what extent it was under his consent.This analysis also mentioned the fact that the conviction of the defendant was unlawful in regards tocommitting the offence of manslaughter and drug handing, and the cases of Rogers and Finlay were addressed. Finally, the more profound meaning and decision taken in the case of Kennedy were explained. According to the answer to the question whether someone is guilty of manslaughter where that person has been involved in the supply of a Class A controlled drug which is freely and voluntarily self-administered by the other person who was supplied it, if the recipient is a fully responsible and informed adult, then the accused is not