Gbla v S (CR APP 2 of 1976) [1976] SLCA 6 (1 December 1976)

In the case of Murder - Directions to jury - Duty of judge to explain applicable principles of law and how to apply law to the facts - No explanation of the definition or application to the facts - Failiure by trial judge to invite jury to consider verdict of manslaughter- Appeal against conviction allowed accordingly to substitute a verdict of manslaughter