Fatal Offences Against the Person (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Definition of murder
Definition of murder
Unlawful killing of human w/ malice aforethought
Murder - type of offence
Murder - type of offence
Indictable offence (Crown Court only)
Murder - sentence upon conviction
Murder - sentence upon conviction
Mandatory life sentence
Actus reus of murder
Actus reus of murder
Unlawful killing of a human being
Medical test for death
Medical test for death
Brain stem death
When person becomes human being
When person becomes human being
Born alive & breathing through own lungs
Mens rea of murder (malice aforethought)
Mens rea of murder (malice aforethought)
Intent to kill or cause GBH
GBH definition
GBH definition
Really serious harm
Intent for murder - GBH alone sufficient?
Intent for murder - GBH alone sufficient?
Yes, no need to prove intent to kill
Euthanasia in English law
Euthanasia in English law
Remains murder