Can Intoxication be used as a Defence?

Intoxication Article 08 JAN 2024

The concept of intoxication as a defence in criminal law has been subject to ongoing debate and contention. In early English law, intoxication was not a defence to any crime, as being intoxicated was not considered an excuse for one’s actions. However, over time, greater nuance has been afforded to this topic. Actus Reus Regarding […]