killing

04

Jan

2024

High Court Shows Compassion in Inheritance 'Mercy Killing' Case

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Written by Mitra Mann

Where one person unlawfully kills another, the killer usually forfeits their right to inherit any part of the deceased’s property or estate. This “forfeiture rule” is clearly set out in section 1 of the Forfeiture Act 1982. However, as a High Court...

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