Unlawful Act Manslaughter Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Definition for UAM
A
D kills through doing a dangerous criminal act but without intending death or serious harm
2
Q
4 elements for uam
A
1) unlawful act
2) act must be dangerous
3) act must cause death
4) MR for unlawful act
3
Q
R v lamb
A
No unlawful act no manslaughter
4
Q
R v Lowe
A
An omission isn’t an act so cannot form basis for UAM
5
Q
R v church
A
Objective test: would a sober reasonable person recognise risk of some harm
6
Q
R v kennedy
A
D isn’t guilty if V acted voluntarily
7
Q
Newbury and jones
A
No need to foresee death or serious injury
