判决理由
Duress is not available if the defendant voluntarily associated with criminals in circumstances where he ought reasonably to have foreseen compulsion by threats of violence.
事实
Hasan was a driver for a woman involved in prostitution. Her violent associate allegedly threatened Hasan to commit a burglary. Hasan claimed duress.
判决摘要
The House of Lords held that Hasan could not rely on duress because he had voluntarily associated with a violent criminal. The defence of duress must be kept within strict limits.
关键引述
"The defence of duress is confined within very narrow limits. It is easy to raise and very difficult to disprove."
— Lord Bingham
后续处理
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