Criminal defences - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

These are the revision notes which I produced to sit the GDL criminal law exam (in 2021/22 at Oxford Brookes) I achieved a distinction both in this paper and overall. I previously achieved a First in PPE at Oxford. The notes run to 56 pages and 20k words, and cover the following topics in full detail: Actus reus (omissions, causation) Mens rea (intention, recklessness, transferred malice) Murder Voluntary manslaughter (diminished responsibility, loss of control) Involuntary manslaughte...

In the BTEC law Pearson exam, you are allowed to take a set of notes in to help guide you on applying the law, well this was the case for me, therefore I have attached my final year notes that were necessary for my exam. These are solely based around finding someone guilty of the offence of Theft with added cases surrounding the defences they could potentially use. (Self Defence/Duress etc). There is also a section which talks about Police Powers which you will also be graded on.( Whethe...

Name three main types of Defences - CORRECT ANSWER Alibi, Automatism, Intoxication, What is required for an Alibi? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. A statement indicating the accused was not present at the location of the crime when it happened 2. An explanation of the accused's whereabouts at that time 3. The names of any witnesses to the alibi What are the different types of automatism defences? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Non-Insane Automatism (Temporary Insanity) 2. Insane Automatism ...

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These notes cover most of the topics taught on the postgraduate conversion courses in the UK (the GDL and the PGDL). They can also cover many introductory papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). These notes include guidance on exam structure and technique where relevant. Compared to standard notes, this will save you lots of time. Most people will make notes during workshops, and then create exam plans nearer exams. Here, you take both steps together. Using these notes, I gai...

Summary of evaluation of self defence for OCR, written by an A* student

NCTJ -Media Law – Terminologies questions and answers 100% guaranteed success. 'summary proceedings' - correct answer. Hearings in which magistrates try or sentence defendants What is an 'either way' offence? - correct answer. Defendants can either be tried in magistrates or crown court What is an 'indictable' offence? - correct answer. The most serious crimes which begin in magistrates then the case is 'sent' to crown court What is a 'summary offence...

section 2: 4 fundamental freedoms - answers-Freedom of: -conscience and religion -thought, opinion, belief, and expression -peaceful assembly -association Section 7 - answers-Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security Section 8 - answers-Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure Section 10: rights upon arrest - answers-1. To be informed prompty of the reasons therefore. 2. to talk to a lawyer quickly and before talking to anyone else. 3. ...

CrPR part 8 P should provide IDPC in all cases & it governs the requirements for IDPC CrPR 8.2 notice to be served to D & their sols ASAP & no later than the beginning of the day of 1st hearing CrPR 8.3 IDPC must include details of the offence committed, D criminal record, any witness statements & statements of effect on V CrPR 8.4 D must have sufficient time to consider any additional evidence Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 governs the disclosure o...

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