murder/ manslaughter Flashcards
1
Q
What effect must the defendant’s medical condition have to be able to rely on diminished responsibility?
A
A substantial impairment on their ability to form a rational judgement
2
Q
What is the mens rea for attempted murder?
A
Intention to kill (intent to cause GBH is not suffice)
3
Q
What is the test to determine whether an unlawful act is dangerous for unlawful act manslaughter?
A
The act must be one that ‘all sober and reasonable people would inevitably recognise must subject the other person to at least the risk of some harm
