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Written question asked by Baroness Berridge (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Homicide

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the law on murder and manslaughter, following the Valdo Calocane case.

Answer

The Government announced, on 6 December 2024, that it had invited the Law Commission to undertake a review of the law of homicide, including the full and partial defences to homicide, and the sentencing framework for murder. The Law Commission expects to begin work on this review later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4786
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Homicide Calocane, Valdo
Link
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