Former Marine Alexander Blackman refused bail ahead of murder appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred a case back for a hearing on three grounds, with plans to add three more. The Court of Appeal will split the hearings if needed, starting in late January or early February, focusing initially on diminished responsibility. Three psychiatrists agree that Mr. Blackman had an adjustment disorder when he fired the fatal shot. Although bail was denied, an expedited appeal is set, offering hope for the case initially deemed hopeless.

What action did the Criminal Cases Review Commission take regarding the case?

• They decided to close the case.

• They postponed the case indefinitely.

• They referred the case back for a hearing.

• They dismissed the case.

What unique decision did the Court of Appeal make about the hearings?

• They chose to split the grounds into two hearings if needed.

• They decided to merge the hearings into one.

• They decided to hold the hearings in secret.

• They opted to delay the hearings by a year.

What will the first appeal hearing focus on?

• The public opinion on the case.

• The financial aspects of the case.

• The legality of the trial.

• The question of diminished responsibility.

What condition was Mr. Blackman suffering from according to the psychiatrists?

• Depression.

• Adjustment disorder.

• Schizophrenia.

• Bipolar disorder.

How did the legal team feel about the case's prospects after 18 months?

• They believed it was still hopeless.

• They felt there was nothing left to fight for.

• They decided to withdraw from the case.

• They were optimistic about the potential for success.