Voluntary manslaughter Flashcards
1
Q
What type of defence?
A
special - only can be used for murder
2
Q
Which defences give the result of Voluntary manslaughter?
A
Diminished responsibility
loss of control
3
Q
two cases for loss of control?
A
R v clinton - drunk, killed with bat
A.g for Jersey V holly
4
Q
Two cases for diminished responsibility?
A
Martin Anthony 2001 - had paranoid personality disorder
R v Wood - killing with meat cleaver
