UAM Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
unlawful act leads to death
2
Q
r v lamb
A
without an unlawful act theres no unlawful act manslaughter
3
Q
r v lowe
A
unlawful act must be a positive act not an omission
4
Q
r v goodfellow
A
act can be against property not only the person
5
Q
r v church
A
the sober and reasonable person would forsee that theres a risk of harm need not be serious harm
6
Q
r v larkin
A
the risk of some harm can be dangerous to anyone
7
Q
dpp v newbury and jones
A
act has to be dangerous and have mens rea, D need not know if act is dangerous
8
Q
elements
A
1- unlawful act
2-dangerous
3-causes death
4- mens rea of unlawful act
