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R v Joyce; R v Kay | 
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| Issue:  | 
The relationship between mental disorder and the consumption of alcohol or drugs in assessing whether there was diminished responsibility under s2 Homicide Act 1957; approach to sentencing. | 
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| Court:  | 
Court of Appeal | 
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| Reference:    | 
201602984 A1, 201603623 C1 and 201603630C1 | 
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| Neutral Citation:    | 
[2017] EWCA Crim 647 | 
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| Judge(s):  | 
Hallett LJ VP, Treacy LJ, Mcgowan J | 
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| Date:  | 
23 May 2017 |