Quote Originally Posted by xsnaggle View Post
I am right, GBH with intent also carries a life tarrif and a conviction is more likely to carry a harsh penalty than manslaughter, purely because of the intent. The survival of the victim is not necessary for GBH. As I say, there was an attempt to show that there may have been other causes for his death and if accepted by the jury would have resulted in an acquittal for manslaughter, but a charge of GBH would still have stood up.
Yes but Dillan died. Im pretty certain GBH with intent wasnt an option.

Theyve cleared him of murder.

They cant then go to GBH with intent as if hes intended to do serious harm surely he gets convicted of murder.

Theyve agreed on Manslaughter.