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Criminal Law (Component 1, Section B)
Quick questions on General defences - OCR A-Level Law Component 1
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What is intoxication?Show answer
Intoxication is rarely a defence:
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the defence of intoxication, distinguishing voluntary from involuntary intoxication and specific from basic intent. [12 marks]
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Believing he is about to be attacked, Pavel punches a stranger who had in fact only raised a hand to wave. Discuss whether Pavel can rely on self-defence. [20 marks]
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