Hammersmith Ghost murder case

The Hammersmith Ghost murder case of 1804 set a legal precedent in the UK regarding self-defence: that someone could be held liable for their actions even if they were the consequence of a mistaken belief. The issues surrounding the case were not settled for 180 years, until a Court of Appeal decision in 1984.

Hammersmith Ghost murder case

The Hammersmith Ghost murder case of 1804 set a legal precedent in the UK regarding self-defence: that someone could be held liable for their actions even if they were the consequence of a mistaken belief. The issues surrounding the case were not settled for 180 years, until a Court of Appeal decision in 1984.