Lecture Notes (as presentation) with the following title "Homicide". LLB Criminal Law, Revision. Faculty of arts and human Sciences. London South Bank University
Contents:
- Homicide;
- Causation in law: basic principles;
- Causation: Novus actus interveniens;
- Homicide: Murder;
- Homicide: Voluntary Manslaughter;
- Homicide: Provocation;
- Homicide: Diminished Responsibility;
- Homicide: Involuntary Manslaughter
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Homicide
- Proving causation in fact
- Causation in law: basic principles
- Causation: Novus actus interveniens
- Homicide: Murder
- Actus Reus
- Mens rea for murder
- Homicide: Voluntary Manslaughter
- Provocation
- Diminished responsibility
- Infanticide
- Suicide pact
- Homicide: Provocation
- Homicide: Diminished Responsibility
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the law of homicide in England and Wales. It explores the key elements of the offense, including the actus reus, mens rea, and various defenses. The text also examines the different types of homicide, such as murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.
- Causation in homicide
- Mens rea for murder
- Defenses to murder
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Involuntary manslaughter
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the concept of homicide, defining it as the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. It examines the key elements of the offense, namely the actus reus and mens rea. The chapter then delves into the issue of causation, exploring both factual and legal causation.
The second chapter focuses on murder, the most serious form of homicide. It examines the actus reus and mens rea for murder, including the different types of intent that can be established. The chapter also explores the concept of "malice aforethought" and its historical development.
The third chapter discusses the various defenses to murder, including provocation, diminished responsibility, and suicide pact. It examines the elements of each defense and the relevant case law. This chapter explores the legal arguments and judicial interpretations surrounding these defenses.
The fourth chapter investigates voluntary manslaughter, which occurs when a killing is not murder due to mitigating circumstances. It examines the different forms of voluntary manslaughter, including provocation, diminished responsibility, and infanticide. This chapter provides a thorough analysis of the legal basis and application of these defenses.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key concepts covered in this text include homicide, murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, actus reus, mens rea, causation, provocation, diminished responsibility, infanticide, suicide pact, and malice aforethought. This comprehensive exploration of homicide law provides valuable insights into the legal elements, defenses, and various forms of this criminal offense.
- Quote paper
- James M. Corbett (Author), 2019, Homicide. Criminal Law. Lecture Notes, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/512410
