Gross Negligence Invol Manslaughter

Question 1

What case gives the definition of Gross Negligence Manslaughter

Answer 1

Adomako

Question 2

What is the definition of gross negligence manslaughter

Answer 2

1. There is an existence of duty of care to V
2. A breach of that duty of care which causes death
3. The negligence was criminally gross

Question 3

What did Donoghue v Stevenson state

Answer 3

“You must take reasonable care to avoid acts and omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour”

Question 4

What case shows a pump does not owe a duty of care to his prostitutes

Answer 4

Khan and Khan

Question 5

What 2 cases show a contractual duty of care

Answer 5

Singh
Litchfield

Question 6

What case shows a voluntary duty of care

Answer 6

Wacker

Question 7

What case shows the breach of duty of care causes the death

Answer 7

Becker

Question 8

Do you have to apply causation in step 2

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What case shows the negligence has to be gross

Answer 9

Bateman

Question 10

What does the negligence have to show for it to be gross, as stated in Bateman

Answer 10

The breach must show such disregard for life and safety that it deserved punishment

Question 11

Does the jury have to decide whether the negligence was gross

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

What case shows there must be a risk of death

Answer 12

Misra and another