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

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Human being

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Attorney General’s Reference: the courts stated that violence towards the foetus can amoutn to murder

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Under the Queen’s peace

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Killing of an enemy soldier during time of war = lawful

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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

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