R v Pritchard [1836]
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Key Points To Note
• Severe difficulties hearing and speaking.
• Would be classified as unfit to stand trial.
2. Impact and Analysis:
• Legal Principle: Establishes criteria for determining fitness to stand trial based on the defendant's ability to hear and speak.
• Implications: This case set a precedent for assessing defendants' capabilities to participate in their defence, ensuring fair trial standards are maintained.