[2002] UKPC 12

The mandatory death sentence for murder imposed by s.178 Criminal Code of Saint Lucia was inconsistent with the prohibition against inhuman or degrading punishment or treatment contained in s.5 Constitution of Saint Lucia. The exercise of the prerogative of mercy did not provide the necessary individuation of the death sentence.

PC (StL) (Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Hutton, Lord Hobhouse of Woodborough, Lord Millett, Lord Rodger of Earlsferry)

11/03/2002