Criminal law - voluntary manslaughter Flashcards
1
Q
R v Clinton
A
3 stage test for loss of control
sexual infidelity can add where there is other qualifying triggers
2
Q
R v Dawes
A
lossof control not available for an act of revenge
3
Q
R v Asmelash
A
Can’t rely on drugs or alcohol as a qualifying trigger
4
Q
R v Jewell
A
54(1)(b) loss of control need not be sudden
5
Q
R v Dietschmann
A
Abnormality of mental functioning must exist
6
Q
R v Golds
A
Must be a substantial impairment
7
Q
R v Byrne
A
AOMF
8
Q
R v Moyle
A
RMC
9
Q
R v Foye
A
Burden on defence for diminished responsibility
10
Q
R v Christian
A
Reasonable man test for LOC
11
Q
R v Hatter
A
Grave character for LOC
