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Question 1

What is the burden of proof for insanity?

Answer 1

The accused is not required to prove the defence of insanity beyond reasonable doubt, but to the satisfaction of the jury on the balance of probabilities.

Question 2

Section 153 of the Crimes Act 1961, what is the relevant age of the person who is employed?

Answer 2

Under the age of 16 years

Question 3

Where a charge of infanticide is laid, who decides on the Mothers state of mind

Answer 3

The Jury

Question 4

Pursuant to section 22(3)(a) of the Criminal Disclosure Act 2008, the notice under subsection (1) must include:

Answer 4

(3) Without limiting subsection (1),—
the notice under subsection (1) must include the name and address of the witness or, if the name and address is not known to the defendant when the notice is given, any matter known by the defendant that might be of material assistance in finding that witness

Question 5

Before a conviction can be obtained for manslaughter, where one of the sections referred to is section 150A (1) of the Crimes Act 1961, what must the prosecution prove?

Answer 5

A very high degree of negligence or gross negligence

Question 6

Proximity is a question of law decided by whom?

Answer 6

The Judge

Question 7

Written notice of an alibi is to be given by the defendant:

Answer 7

Within 10 working days after the defendant is given notice under section 20 of the Criminal Disclosure Act 2008.