Duress by circumstances

Question 1

Duress of circumstances

Answer 1

Commits crime due to a circumstance rather than a person. R v Willer

Question 2

Defence to what crimes

Answer 2

Duress of circumstances could be a defence to all crimes except murder or attempted murder. R v Pommell

Question 3

Perceived threat

Answer 3

Court may have to consider whether the defence was available where the D reasonably perceived a threat even though there was no actual danger. R v Cairns