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@slimfern posted:

However, this was rejected and both men were subsequently convicted of murder and sentenced to death - although this was later commuted to a six month prison sentence by the Crown.

The case set the precedent in common law that necessity is not a defence when charged with murder.

That's our judicial system for you

slimfern
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