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What is the definition of murder?

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Lord Coke - The unlawful killing of a human being, with the intention to kill or cause GBH

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What is Actus Reus?

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Guilty act - all the physical parts of a crime which must be proven and voluntary

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What are omissions?

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Where the law gives a person a legal duty to act, but they fail to do so which can make them liable

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What is a specific intent crime? Give examples

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Intention only ; murder, unlawful act manslaughter, S.18 GBH, theft, robbery

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What is a basic intent crime? Give examples

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Intention or recklessness ; S.20 GBH, battery, assault, S.47 ABH

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