murder Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
definition
A
the unlawful killing of a human being with the intention to kill or cause GBH. killing must be unlawful. human being must be independent of the womb
2
Q
factual causation
A
but for test (White)
3
Q
legal causation
A
more than a sl8ight or trifling link (Kimsey)
4
Q
v own actions or escape attempts
A
roberts
5
Q
bad medical treatment
A
cheshire
6
Q
v doesnt seek medical treatment
A
holland
7
Q
acts of third party
A
pagett
8
Q
life support
A
malcheric and steel
9
Q
thin skull rule
A
blaue
10
Q
mens rea
A
the intention to kill or cause gbh
11
Q
direct intent
A
was it Ds aim, purpose, and desire to kill the v (mohan)
12
Q
indirect intent
A
woolin virtual certainty test
1) was death or injury a virtual certainty
2) did d realise this?
