One punch killers

Question 1

Alan Jewitt

Answer 1

• Punched a man in Norwich down prince of wales street
• pleaded self- defence
• Jury excepted plea so not guilty

Question 2

Philip Ward

Answer 2

• Doorman pushed a man in Norwich down prince of wales street
• Pleaded self defence
• Successful so cleared of manslaughter

Question 3

R v Gill 2014

Answer 3

• Asperger syndrome sufferer punched man and killed him
• Jailed for 4 years which was seen as unduly lenient
• Mother of dead said it was a joke
• However law had to be based on blameworthiness of the offender