Lecture notes
homocide
1st year law llb lecture notes from myself a student at city university of london who obtained a First in my exams revising from these notes
[Show more]
Connected book
Book Title:
Author(s):
- Edition:
- ISBN:
- Edition:
Content preview
HomicideMay be lawful or unlawful.
Unlawful homicide
Murder
Manslaughter
Infantcide
Corporate manslaughter
Various ofences of causing death by use of a motor vehicle
Sources of these ofences
Common law= murder and manslaughter
Statute= all other ofences
Murder
Actus Reus: unlawful killing, of a human being, under the Queens peace.
(Basically the same for manslaughter and infantcide although they require proof of additonal
elements).
Queens peace
Usually= within the territorial boundaries of England and wales but… murder and manslaughter are
exceptonal because
A Britsh citzen who commits either ofence in any country or territory outside the UK is
subject to the jurisdicton of our criminal courts.
Common Actus Reus elements of the three ofences
The victm- there must be proof that D killed a reasonable person human being
Sadly, on rare occasions babies are born with unimaginable deformites to the point of being
unrecognisable as human. Some survive for hours, days even weeks. However deformed or disabled
they are human beings and protected by the law of homicide: Dudley v Stephens.
Re A 2001- conjoined twins. One baby has all the vital organs, while the other was relying on the one
twin. If they weren’t separated they may both die, if they was separated the one twin would
certainly die. The parents did not want the babies to be separated. The surgical separaton was
carried out.
When does life begin?
It is not homicide to destroy a baby not yet born alive nor to cause it to be stllborn (atorney general
reference no3 of 1994- pregnant woman is stabbed, baby died as a result but D was not charged
with murder as the baby was not regarded as a person)
If a person is alive, however brief the tme lee for her, or however disabled she may be- that person
is protected by the law of homicide: Dudley v Stephens.
Mercy killing is NOT permited
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller remycorrina. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £3.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
56326 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now