Murder Flashcards
1
Q
Common law
A
The killing of a human being within the Queen’s peace with malice aforethought
2
Q
AR
A
An act or omission that factually and legally causes the death of a human being
3
Q
MR
A
Malice aforethought (defined as intention to kill or cause gbh) Janjua & Choudury- intention to cause serious harm is enough Must mention both specific and oblique intent Matthews & Alleyne- this is evidence from which the jury may find intention