Re W [2020] UKUT 155 (AAC)

Non-application of forfeiture rule The forfeiture rule ("the rule of public policy which in certain circumstances precludes a person who has unlawfully killed another from acquiring a benefit in consequence of the killing") can be modified in the interests of justice but not following a conviction for murder. The Secretary of State initially argued that W had been convicted of murder. The Crown Court had found that, in relation to his wife's killing, W was unfit to plead but had done the act. The Upper Tribunal equated this with a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity, which for forfeiture rule purposes amounts to an acquittal, so there was no conviction and the forfeiture rule did not apply.

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Published on BAILII on 10/6/20.

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Subject(s):

• Miscellaneous🔍

Date: 9/5/20🔍

Court: Upper Tribunal🔍

Judge(s):

• Mitchell🔍

Parties:

• W🔍
• Secretary of State for Work and Pensions🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2020] UKUT 155 (AAC)^B

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Published: 25/6/20 22:12

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