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Murder Flashcards

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Murder basic definition

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Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being, with the intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm. (moloney)

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Actus rea for murder

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Unlawfully
Cause death
of human being
Under queens peace

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Murder>actus rea>unlawful- explain

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death of v must be unlawfully caused. needs factual and legal test

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Murder>actus rea>cause death- explain

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factual and legal test used.

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Murder>actus rea>human being explain

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foetus isnt human. delivered baby is a human

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Murder>actus rea>queens peace explain

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doesnt include war situations

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Mens rea for murder is

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Intention to kill and cause GBH (DPP V SMITH-means really serious harm)

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Mens rea>murder>types of intention

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Direct intention(R V Calhaem - hired killer). Oblique intention

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