Murder

Question 1

Attorney-General’s Reference (No 3 of 1994) (1997)

Answer 1

violence towards a foetus which results in harm suffered after the baby has been born alive can give rise to criminal responsibility

Question 2

Re A (Children) (Conjoined Twins) (2000)

Answer 2

can use reasonable force for prevention of crime

Question 3

Beckford (1988)

Answer 3

a genuine belief in a fact which if true would justify self defence as reasonable force

Question 4

Clegg (1995)

Answer 4

example of excessive force

Question 5

Martin (Anthony) (2002)

Answer 5

level of force not reasonable

Question 6

Vickers (1957)

Answer 6

a person can be guilty of murder even if they do not have intention to kill

Question 7

Cunningham (1981)

Answer 7

intention to cause GBH is sufficient mens rea for murder

Question 8

Inglis (2010)

Answer 8

Can have a life sentence for euthanasia

Question 9

Bland (1993)

Answer 9

Although euthanasia is not allowed doctors can withdraw treatment under circumstances