Ratio Decidendi
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.
Hechos
Hasan was a driver for a woman involved in prostitution. Her violent associate allegedly threatened Hasan to commit a burglary. Hasan claimed duress.
Resumen de la sentencia
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.
Citas clave
"The defence of duress is confined within very narrow limits. It is easy to raise and very difficult to disprove."
— Lord Bingham
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