Law · Year 13 · Criminal Law: Fatal Offences and Property Offences · 1.º Período
Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter
An examination of the actus reus and mens rea of murder, alongside the partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA Law 4.1.4.1OCR Law H415/01
About This Topic
An examination of the actus reus and mens rea of murder, alongside the partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility.
Key Questions
- What constitutes the actus reus and mens rea of murder?
- How do the partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility alter a murder charge?
- When can an omission lead to liability for murder?
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