Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of murder?
A
Lord Coke - The unlawful killing of a human being, with the intention to kill or cause GBH
2
Q
What is Actus Reus?
A
Guilty act - all the physical parts of a crime which must be proven and voluntary
3
Q
What are omissions?
A
Where the law gives a person a legal duty to act, but they fail to do so which can make them liable
4
Q
What is a specific intent crime? Give examples
A
Intention only ; murder, unlawful act manslaughter, S.18 GBH, theft, robbery
5
Q
What is a basic intent crime? Give examples
A
Intention or recklessness ; S.20 GBH, battery, assault, S.47 ABH
6
Q
Actus reus for murder
A
Unlawful killing - war, life support, self defence, necessity
Human being - independent existence outside of womb (AGs ref No3)
