Fatal Offences Against the Person (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which two partial defences make up voluntary manslaughter?
Which two partial defences make up voluntary manslaughter?
Loss of control & diminished responsibility
Which Act governs the defence of loss of control?
Which Act governs the defence of loss of control?
Coroners and Justice Act 2009
How many stages must be satisfied for loss of control to succeed?
How many stages must be satisfied for loss of control to succeed?
Three stages
What are the two types of qualifying triggers for loss of control?
What are the two types of qualifying triggers for loss of control?
Fear trigger & anger trigger
Can sexual infidelity alone constitute a qualifying trigger under s 55(6)(c)?
Can sexual infidelity alone constitute a qualifying trigger under s 55(6)(c)?
No, but can be considered as context
What standard applies to the objective test for loss of control?
What standard applies to the objective test for loss of control?
Person of D's sex & age, normal tolerance
How many stages must be proved for diminished responsibility?
How many stages must be proved for diminished responsibility?
Four stages
In R v Golds, what does 'substantial impairment' mean?
In R v Golds, what does 'substantial impairment' mean?
Big or large, more than trivial
Under Dietschmann, when can diminished responsibility succeed despite drinking?
Under Dietschmann, when can diminished responsibility succeed despite drinking?
If abnormality impaired despite alcohol
Who has the burden of proof for diminished responsibility?
Who has the burden of proof for diminished responsibility?
Defendant on balance of probabilities