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Jury deliberating in trial of GP accused of killing disabled daughter

Summary

The jury will resume deliberations on Friday morning in the trial of a 58‑year‑old Offaly GP charged with the manslaughter of her 11‑year‑old daughter, Emily Barut, who was profoundly disabled with microcephaly, severe epilepsy and was unable to speak or move. The GP is accused of unlawfully killing Emily by giving her an excessive quantity of chloral hydrate on 15 September 2012. She pleaded not guilty and the case is being heard at the Central Criminal Court. The judge explained that the jury must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the GP's conduct was a substantial cause of death and that she had a duty of care to the deceased. He also explained the legal test for manslaughter, noting that a doctor may be found negligent only if her conduct deviates from accepted medical practice. The jury must reach a unanimous verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of GP accused of killing disabled daughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• Saturday September 15th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-12-15 Publication

Why: He explained that, for manslaughter, the accused must have failed to observe the ordinary and necessary care expected of her to the point that she was negligent in a very high degree. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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