Murder Flashcards
1
Q
Definition?
A
The unlawful killing of a reasonable creature in being under the King’s peace with malice aforethought, express or implied.
2
Q
Actus reus?
A
- unlawful killing
- reasonable creature in being
- under the King’s peace
3
Q
Mens rea?
A
- with malice aforethought
- express or implied
4
Q
Unlawful killing?
A
R v Clegg - unlawful killing
5
Q
Reasonable creature in being
A
can’t murder animals and unborn children
case - AG ref no.3
6
Q
Malice aforethought
A
- can be expressed = intention to kill
- implied = cause GBH ( serious harm)
7
Q
Intention to kill
A
direct or indirect
R v Woolin
8
Q
Cause GBH
A
R v Vickers
9
Q
Laura
A
THESE CARDS CONFUSE ME VERY MUCH
