Gross Negligance Flashcards
1
Q
Leading case on GNM ?
A
R v Adomako
2
Q
Facts of R v Adomako
A
Anesthetist failed to notice oxygen tube was not connected, died 6 months later. The d not recting was abysmal.
3
Q
3 part of GNM
A
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty causing death
- GNM so bad that jury finds it criminal.
4
Q
First part of GNM
A
Duty of care
5
Q
Case for duty of care
A
R vs Singh D was landlord of property Gas Leak he failed to recognize, convicted as he had a duty of care on house.
6
Q
R vs Wacker
A
Immigrants in lorry.
7
Q
Duty of care because of relationship.
A
R v Stone & Dobinson Failure to help sister. Duty of care to get help.
8
Q
Breach of duty causing death
A
R vs Bateman, D was a doctor and didn’t send v to hospital after uterus fell out. Not convicted as wasn’t grossly negligent.
9
Q
Risk of death case.
A
R vs Misra and srivastava
