Loss of control Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Definition of loss of control
A
D’s act or omission resulted from a loss of control which had a qualifying trigger
2
Q
what is the fear trigger
A
D fears serious violence against himself or another person (Ward)
3
Q
Does the fear have to be reasonable
A
No as long as it is genuine (Martins)
4
Q
What is the anger trigger
A
Extremely grave character caused D to have sense of being wronged (doughty)
5
Q
Can you raise the defence of you started the situation
A
no
6
Q
is cheating on its own an anger trigger
A
No unless it is done in a taunting manner
7
Q
What are some factors in objective test
A
Persons sex and age can change degree of tolerance
Unemployment
Depression
Abuse
