Unlawful Act Manslaughter^ Flashcards

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R V Lamb

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Without an unlawful act there is no UAM

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R V Lowe

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The unlawful act must be a physical act not an omission

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R V Goodfellow

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Unlawful act can be against property

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R V Church

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Dangerous - something a reasonable and sober person would recognise there is a risk of some harm

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R V Larkin

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the risk of harm does not need to be towards the victim

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DPP V Newbury & Jones

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does not need to realise the act is dangerous

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Elements for UAM

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  • unlawful act (assault or battery)
  • dangerous
  • causes death
  • mens rea (for the act)
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