Murder^ Flashcards
1
Q
Coke’s definition
A
the unlawful killing of a person in being under the king’s peace with malice aforethought
2
Q
Actus Reus
A
the unlawful killing of a person in being under the king’s peace
3
Q
Mens Rea
A
Malice Aforethought
- intention to kill or cause GBH
4
Q
R V Vickers
A
intent to cause GBH is enough to be murder
5
Q
R V Thabo Meli
A
murder can be a continuing act
6
Q
R V Gibbins & Proctor
A
murder can be because of an omission
7
Q
DPP V Smith
A
murder can be because of an oblique intent
