Fatal Offences Acts

Question 1

S54 and S55 Coroners and Justice Act 2009

Answer 1

Loss of Control

Question 2

S54(2)

Answer 2

There must be a loss of control

Question 3

S54(1)(b)

Answer 3

There must be a qualifying trigger

Question 4

S55(3)

Answer 4

Fear of serious violence

Question 5

S55(4)

Answer 5

Things said or done

Question 6

S55(5)

Answer 6

Both triggers together

Question 7

S55(6)(c)

Answer 7

Sexual infidelity is to be discarded

Question 8

S55(6)(a) and S55(6)(b)

Answer 8

Triggers will not met if they have been incited by d him/herself to provide an excuse for violence

Question 9

S54(1)(c)

Answer 9

The normal person test

Question 10

S.2 Homicide Act

Answer 10

Diminished responsibility 1

Question 11

S52 Coroners and Justice Act 2009

Answer 11

Diminished responsibility 2

Question 12

S52(1)(a)

Answer 12

Arises from a recognised medical condition

Question 13

S52(1)(b)

Answer 13

Substantial impairment of ability

Question 14

S52(1A)(a)

Answer 14

Understand their conduct

Question 15

S52(1A)(b)

Answer 15

Form a rational judgement

Question 16

S52(1A)(c)

Answer 16

Ability to exercise self control

Question 17

S52(1)(c)

Answer 17

Provides an explanation of the D conduct

Question 18

S52(1B)

Answer 18

Must be the “cause” or be a “significant contributory factor” in causing the D to kill