1B - Voluntary Manslaughter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the special defences to murder?
A
Diminished responsibility and loss of control
2
Q
What do the special defences to murder do?
A
They work as partial defences to murder so if they are successful they aren’t acquitted but they will be guilty of voluntary manslaughter instead of murder
3
Q
What degree of intention is required for VM?
A
The same degree of intention as murder
4
Q
What is the sentencing for VM?
A
a discretionary life sentence
5
Q
What are the types of voluntary manslaughter?
A
- Loss of control
- Diminished responsibility
6
Q
Where can the loss of control defence be found?
A
s.54 and 55 Coroners and Justice Act 2009
7
Q
Where can the defence of diminished responsibility be found?
A
s.2 Homicide Act 1957 as amended by s.52 Coroners and Justice Act 2009
