Richard Bourke jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle

Richard Bourke was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle, he was found guilty of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility Dr Catherine O’Sullivan, Expert in Criminal Law and Criminology at UCC explained why this verdict was reached, and what constitutes diminished responsibility?

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07.15 23 May 2023

Richard Bourke jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle

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07.15 23 May 2023

Richard Bourke was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle, he was found guilty of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility

Dr Catherine O’Sullivan, Expert in Criminal Law and Criminology at UCC explained why this verdict was reached, and what constitutes diminished responsibility?