Duress of Circumstances and Necessity - Legal Principle Flashcards
1
Q
R v Willer
A
Duress of Circumstances a recognised defence
2
Q
R v Pommell
A
Available for all defences except: murder, attempted murder and treason
3
Q
R v Cairns
A
Allowed where D perceived threat of death/SI
4
Q
R v Dudley & Stevens
A
Leading case on Necessity as a defence
5
Q
Re F [Mental Patient Sterilisation]
A
Necessity acknowledged in some civil cases
6
Q
Re A [Conjoined Twins]
A
Necessity may be available to charges of murder
