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An opportunity missed. Clarifying the availability of the common law Defence of duress to conspiracy to commit murder. Caryn Moss v The King (Bahamas) [2023] UKPC 28.

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    Abstract

    This case note explores the uncertainty surrounding the application of the defence of duress to a charge of conspiracy to commit murder, with reference to the case of Caryn Moss v The King (Bahamas) [2023] UKPC 28.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)46-51
    Number of pages6
    JournalJournal of Criminal Law
    Volume89
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2024

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    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Keywords

    • Conspiracy to commit murder
    • Duress
    • immediate threat of death or serious injury
    • Privy Council
    • vulnerable defendants

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