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Before leaving Les’s house, Neil swallowed some tablets which he found in the bathroom. Subsequently, back in his own flat, he set fire to the carpet (which belonged to the landlord) under the delusion that he was making a camp-fire. The fire spread rapid

It is likely that Neil may be charged with Unlawful Act Manslaughter. The case of Goodfellow derives a four-part test to test whether a person is guilty. This is; whether the defendant has committed an unlaw...
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How would you approach a problem question on murder?

Definition of murder: Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a person in being under the Queen's peace with malice aforethought . Steps: Establish the actus reus: Unlawful killing of a person in being ...
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How would I approach a problem question on murder?

To tackle a problem question on the offence of murder, you should take it step-by-step and look closely at the facts. As with any criminal offence, both the actus reus (act) and mens rea (mental state) must ...
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What is the distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat?

An offer is an expression of willingness to contract on specified terms, made with the intention that it is to become binding as soon as it is accepted by the person to whom it is addressed. An invitation to...
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Discuss what is meant by factual and legal causation

All non-fatal offences require causation to be proved. There are 2 tests that the defendant has to pass to prove that they can be blamed for the actus reus of the crime. Factual Causation: the P has to prove...
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