Loss of control

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

loss of control caused by a qualifying trigger where someone of the same age and sex would’ve acted in a similar way in the same circumstances (s.54 C+J Act)

Question 2

loss of control

Answer 2

actions undertaken without careful thought and consideration beforehand but it does not need to be sudden (Aluwhalia)

Question 3

qualifying trigger

Answer 3

1) fear of serious violence (Martin)
2) things said or done - shows grave character and gives D a justifiable sense of being seriously wronged (doughty)

Question 4

disqualifying triggers

Answer 4

1)sexual infidelity (Clinton)
2) revenge (Ibrams)

Question 5

Same sex and age

Answer 5

1)same sex and age - doesnt take into account personal factors - (Mohammed)
2) in similar circumstances (Hill)
3)act the same (Von Dongen)