loss of self control

Question 1

S55 (3)

Answer 1

there must be a qualifying trigger- 2 triggers D can have either of

Question 2

1) S55(3) 1

Answer 2

D must have a fear of serious violence from victim or 3rd party

Question 3

Ward

Answer 3

another identified person can be a brother

Question 4

R v Dawes 
Under S55 (6)(a)

Answer 4

Where D has incited the violence D cannot rely on the 1st qualifying trigger

Question 5

2) S55 (4)

R v Hatter

Answer 5

A thing or things done or said which caused the D to have a justifiable sense of being wronged

Circumstances must be extremely grave

Question 6

S55(6)

R v Clinton

Answer 6

no qualifying trigger of loss of control is self induced

sexual infidelity alone is not a qualifying trigger