LAW P1 CASES (uams)

Question 1

What is the case for the first requirement of UAMS?

Answer 1

• R v Lowe, there must be an unlawful act and the offence could not be committed by an omission

Question 2

What is the case for the second requirement of UAMS?

Answer 2

• R v Watson, the court of appeal held that a sober and reasonable person would regard the act of the defendant as dangerous

Question 3

What is the case for the thid requirement of UAMS?

Answer 3

• R v Johnstone, it must be proven that the unlawful act caused the death of the victim

Question 4

What is the case for the Fourth requirement of UAMS?

Answer 4

DPP v Newbury and jones, the defendant only needs to have the mens rea for the initial unlwaful act