Loss Of Control Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Act for loss of control
A
Section 54-55 coroners and justice act 2009
2
Q
Definition for loss of control
A
D isn’t guilty of murder if Ds acts resulted from a loss of control. There must be a qualifying trigger and person of Ds sex and age might have reacted similarly
3
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4
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3 elements for loss of control
A
1) loss of self control 2) qualifying trigger 3) person of Ds sex and age may have reacted same way
5
Q
R v Dawes
A
Cannot be used as a defence to revenge
6
Q
R v ward
A
The qualifying trigger was valid
7
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R v zebedee
A
No grave circumstances so no qualifying trigger
