LAW P1 CRIM CASES (murder)

Question 1

What are the cases for the AR of murder?

Answer 1

• R v Malchereck and steel, the original injuries inflicted were the operative and substantial cause of death.
• R v Gibbins and Proctor, a deliberate omission to act can constitute the actus reus of murder if it results in the victim’s death

Question 2

What are the cases for the MR of murder?

Answer 2

• DPP v Smith, the defendant intended to cause serious harm
• R v Clegg, the defendant didn’t intend to kill