Murder: Actus Reus Flashcards
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Unlawfull killing
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ReA: distinguused between lawful and unlawfull killing. In this case the killing was lawful due to necessity
2
Q
Human being
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Attorney General’s Reference: the courts stated that violence towards the foetus can amoutn to murder
3
Q
Under the Queen’s peace
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Killing of an enemy soldier during time of war = lawful
4
Q
Within any country of the realm
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British Citizen can be held for trial in the UK even if the murder took place within another country