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Applied Law Unit 3 Applying the law- A2 Voluntary manslaughter
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  • October 9, 2022
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  • 2021/2022
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  • Portsmouth college
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Voluntary Manslaughter
● When the defendant has murdered someone but their is a reason they shouldnt be guilty for murder

Made up of two partial defences (brings down your conviction then your sentence):
● Diminished responsibility
● Loss of control

The defendant can claim either of these partial defences if relevant- this reduces the murder conviction (changes from a
mandatory life sentence to a discretionary life sentence)

, Diminished responsibility
Defined in- S.2 HOMICIDE ACT 1957 amended by Coroners and Justice Act 2009

Defendant cannot be guilty of murder if they are suffering from a:

● An abnormality of mental functioning which arose from a recognised medical condition

● That substantially impaired D’s ability to understand the nature of his conduct or form a rational judgement
or exercise self control and

● Provided an explanation for D’s acts and omissions

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