Definitions - Manslaughter

Question 1

Manslaughter

Answer 1

Church (1966) - “never been a complete and satisfactory definition of manslaughter”
Generally, when defendant caused death but did not have malice aforethought (actus reus but no men’s rea)

Question 2

3 types of manslaughter

Answer 2

Gross negligent manslaughter
Reckless manslaughter
Unlawful act manslaughter

Question 3

Gross negligence manslaughter

Answer 3

Andrews v DPP -‘simple lack of care is insufficient’ defendant must break duty of care owed to victim - victim must die - defendants carelessness must be gross

Question 4

Adamoko

Answer 4

Duty owed to v - breached - d breach of duty must be factual and legal cause of harm