Homicide

Question 1

Elements of homicide

Answer 1

1) killing
2) of a human
3) by another

Question 2

explain causation under homicide

Answer 2

were the actions by D a substantial and operating cause?
- smith - V death resulted from poor medical treatment - however wound was still substaintial operating cause
- blaue - V death could have been prevented
- Seales - V consents to death

Question 3

what section sets out elements for culpable homicide

Answer 3

s160(2)

Question 4

what does Renata say about unlawful act manslaughter

Answer 4

• if someone is unlawfully assaulted by dangerous application of force - assailant cult of manslaughter even if death occurred in unexpected way

Question 5

Negligent manslaughter