Fatal Offences Against the Person (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the legal definition of murder?
What is the legal definition of murder?
Unlawful killing w/ malice aforethought
What standard must both actus reus and mens rea be proven to for a murder conviction?
What standard must both actus reus and mens rea be proven to for a murder conviction?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What principle did R v Clegg (1995) establish about unlawful killing?
What principle did R v Clegg (1995) establish about unlawful killing?
Lack of wicked motive doesn't prevent it
What is the current medical test for determining death?
What is the current medical test for determining death?
Brain stem death
When does a foetus become a human being for purposes of murder law?
When does a foetus become a human being for purposes of murder law?
Born alive & breathing through own lungs
In A-G Ref No. 3 of 1994, when could murder/manslaughter be committed?
In A-G Ref No. 3 of 1994, when could murder/manslaughter be committed?
Foetus injured, born alive, then dies
What does 'malice aforethought' actually mean in murder law?
What does 'malice aforethought' actually mean in murder law?
Intent to kill or cause GBH
Can a defendant be convicted of murder if they only intended serious harm but not death?
Can a defendant be convicted of murder if they only intended serious harm but not death?
Yes, intent to cause GBH is sufficient
According to DPP v Smith (1961), what does 'grievous bodily harm' mean?
According to DPP v Smith (1961), what does 'grievous bodily harm' mean?
Really serious harm
What does the 'L' stand for in the ILAC exam structure for murder questions?
What does the 'L' stand for in the ILAC exam structure for murder questions?
Law