Involuntary Manslaughter (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How many distinct forms of involuntary manslaughter exist in law?
How many distinct forms of involuntary manslaughter exist in law?
Two distinct forms
Can unlawful act manslaughter be committed by an omission (failure to act)?
Can unlawful act manslaughter be committed by an omission (failure to act)?
No, must be a positive act
Under the Church test, what level of harm must reasonable people recognise as a risk?
Under the Church test, what level of harm must reasonable people recognise as a risk?
Risk of some physical harm
In R v Ball, the defendant believed he fired blanks. Was this belief relevant to liability?
In R v Ball, the defendant believed he fired blanks. Was this belief relevant to liability?
No, test is objective
What mens rea is required for unlawful act manslaughter?
What mens rea is required for unlawful act manslaughter?
Mens rea of the base offence only
How many elements must be proven for gross negligence manslaughter under R v Broughton (2020)?
How many elements must be proven for gross negligence manslaughter under R v Broughton (2020)?
Six elements
Can a duty of care exist when defendant and victim are engaged in unlawful activity together?
Can a duty of care exist when defendant and victim are engaged in unlawful activity together?
Yes, as shown in R v Wacker
For gross negligence manslaughter, must the risk be of death or is serious injury sufficient?
For gross negligence manslaughter, must the risk be of death or is serious injury sufficient?
Risk of death specifically
Must the breach be the sole cause of death for gross negligence manslaughter?
Must the breach be the sole cause of death for gross negligence manslaughter?
No, but must significantly contribute
Who decides if a breach is 'truly exceptionally bad' enough to be criminal in element 6?
Who decides if a breach is 'truly exceptionally bad' enough to be criminal in element 6?
The jury