R v Calocane [2024] EWCA Crim 490
Undue lenience Calocane fatally stabbed two teenagers. then just over an hour later fatally stabbed a man, stole his van, and deliberately drove into three people on two separate occasions causing serious injuries. The prosecution accepted his diminished responsiblity pleas in relation to the murder charges, and the Attorney General argued that a restricted hospital order was unduly lenient.
See also
The case is mentioned in 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 143, September 2024) on page 44 under the heading "Valdo Calocane – the CQC, the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005".
Essex
This case has been summarised on page 32 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 141, June 2024).Full judgment: BAILII
Subject(s):
- Sentence appeal cases🔍
Date: 14/5/24🔍
Court: Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)🔍
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Parties:
- Valdo Calocane🔍
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What links here:- 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 141, June 2024)
- 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 143, September 2024)
Published: 7/10/24 11:04
Cached: 2024-11-02 08:36:09
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