Murder Flashcards
1
Q
AG Ref No. 3 1994
A
Foetus isn’t a human being
2
Q
R v Malcherek and Steel
A
A person who is brain dead isn’t classed as a human being for legal reasons
3
Q
R v Vickers
A
MR of murder = intention to kill or cause serious harm
4
Q
R v Gregory and Mott
A
Direct intention = D wants and intends the result of serious harm or death and is successful in doing so
5
Q
R v Woolin
A
Indirect intention or oblique intention - D knew that death or serious harm was a virtually certain consequence of his action and he appreciated this
