diminished responsibility

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Radcliffe was detained with a hospital order after admitting Mr Rees' manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility.

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He had previously admitted manslaughter on the ground of diminished responsibility.

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Thomas was convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, after a jury heard he had a long history of mental health issues.

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She had originally been charged with murder, but the court had accepted a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

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Eltiona Skana was detained in a high-security hospital after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Emily Jones in Bolton on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

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