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Murder Flashcards

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What is the definition of murder

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The unlawful killing of a reasonable creature in being under the queens peace with malice aforethought: expressed or implied
DEFINED BY LORD COKE

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What is not considered an unlawful killing

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  • self defence
  • defence of another
  • prevention of a crime
  • using reasonable force (Beckford)
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‘Killing’

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  • committed through an act or an omission
  • result crime
  • factual casuation = but for test
  • ## legal causation = r v Kimsey - operating and substantial cause of death, trifling link
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