Murder Cases Flashcards
1
Q
What case links to AR of murder + legal point?
A
R v Gibbins and Proctor (starved his daughter)
AR can be act or omission
2
Q
What cases link to foresight of consequences?
A
R v Moloney (Shot step-father when drunk)
R v Nedrick (poured paraffin to frighten women)
R v Woolin
3
Q
What case links to reasonable force used?
A
Beckford (believed his own life is in danger)
4
Q
What case links to MR of murder (Implied/express)?
A
- R v Vickers (Implied Malice Aforethought is murder)
- Later confirmed in R v Cunningham
5
Q
What case relates to excessive force?
A
- Clegg
- Martin (Anthony)
6
Q
What case links to ‘unlawful’ killing?
A
Conjoined Twins (declared it would be lawful to separate to protect one of their lives)
