Involuntary Manslaughter - RM Flashcards
1
Q
What did Lidar confirm?
A
Involuntary manslaughter can be based on subjective recklessness
2
Q
What was it thought that Adomako had done?
A
Made reckless manslaughter redundant
3
Q
Give the facts of Lidar
A
V put his arms in D’s car window, D drove and V got dragged under the wheels
4
Q
Give a criticism of Lidar
A
He could have easily been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter instead
5
Q
Give a criticism of reckless manslaughter
A
Most situations would fall under UAM or GNM so RM is unnecessary
6
Q
Who wanted to abolish reckless manslaughter?
A
The Law Commission
