LAW P1 CRIM CASES (diminshed responsibility)

Question 1

What is the case for the first DR requirement?

Answer 1

R v Dietschmann, the defendant is not guilty of murder but can be guilty of manslaughter

Question 2

What is the case for the second DR requirement?

Answer 2

R v Woods, the defendant suffered from alcohol dependency syndrome

Question 3

What is the case for the third DR requirement?

Answer 3

R v Golds, the court should leave interpretation of the word ‘substantial’ to the jury