Joint enterprise (crossfire shooting) appeal in Supreme Court

08/07/2011

The Supreme Court will next week hear the case of R v Gnango (UKSC 2010/165) the appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal (26/7/10) which had quashed the murder conviction. The hearing will commence on Monday 11th July 2011.

See: http://www.supremecourt.gov.uk/current-cases/CCCaseDetails/case_2010_0165.html

Nina Grahame of GCN, led by Sallie Bennett-Jenkins QC, will appear for Gnango, originally instructed by Mackesys Solicitors , London.

Background

> 26/7/10 - Murder conviction quashed in crossfire shooting appeal

Quick links

> 25/7/11 - A more American legal model for gang violence? The supreme court's decision in R v Gnango could change controversial area of joint enterprise law (Guardian Legal Network / UKSC blog)

> Supreme Court LIVE Watch hearings in the UK Supreme Court live via the Sky News website (Microsoft Silverlight software required)