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Criminal Law (Component 1, Section B)
Quick questions on Murder and voluntary manslaughter - OCR A-Level Law Component 1
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What is murder?Show answer
Because intention to cause really serious harm is enough, a defendant who intends only serious injury but causes death is guilty of murder. Where intention cannot be shown directly, the jury may find oblique intention under Woollin (death or serious harm a virtual certainty, appreciated by the defendant).
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the three components of the defence of loss of control under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. [12 marks]
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Following years of domestic abuse, Maria kills her partner while he sleeps. She has been diagnosed with battered-woman syndrome. Discuss the partial defences available to Maria.
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