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The defence of diminished responsibility only applies to manslaughter charges.
The defence of diminished responsibility only applies to manslaughter charges.
False (B)
The burden of proof for the defence of diminished responsibility lies with the prosecution.
The burden of proof for the defence of diminished responsibility lies with the prosecution.
False (B)
An abnormality of mental functioning can be considered a medically recognised mental or physical illness or disorder.
An abnormality of mental functioning can be considered a medically recognised mental or physical illness or disorder.
True (A)
Voluntary intoxication can be considered a recognised medical condition for the purpose of the defence of diminished responsibility.
Voluntary intoxication can be considered a recognised medical condition for the purpose of the defence of diminished responsibility.
The defence of diminished responsibility requires the defendant to have completely lost their ability to understand their own conduct.
The defence of diminished responsibility requires the defendant to have completely lost their ability to understand their own conduct.
An abnormality of mental functioning provides an explanation for the defendant's conduct if it is a trivial contributory factor.
An abnormality of mental functioning provides an explanation for the defendant's conduct if it is a trivial contributory factor.
Euthanasia is lawful in the UK.
Euthanasia is lawful in the UK.
In law, a human being is considered to be the same as a person.
In law, a human being is considered to be the same as a person.
The result requirement for murder is the death of the victim.
The result requirement for murder is the death of the victim.
The mens rea for murder is intent to kill or cause GBH.
The mens rea for murder is intent to kill or cause GBH.
Constructive liability in murder requires direct intention.
Constructive liability in murder requires direct intention.
Duress by threat is a general defence to murder.
Duress by threat is a general defence to murder.
The doctrine of double effect is a defence to murder in all contexts.
The doctrine of double effect is a defence to murder in all contexts.
Diminished responsibility is a complete defence to murder.
Diminished responsibility is a complete defence to murder.
The burden of proof for diminished responsibility lies on the prosecution.
The burden of proof for diminished responsibility lies on the prosecution.
The 4-part test for diminished responsibility includes the requirement that the defendant's ability to reason and understand conduct is not present.
The 4-part test for diminished responsibility includes the requirement that the defendant's ability to reason and understand conduct is not present.
Manslaughter is the most serious crime known.
Manslaughter is the most serious crime known.
A murder conviction always carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment.
A murder conviction always carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment.
Involuntary manslaughter is a result of committing a crime that is not dangerous to another person.
Involuntary manslaughter is a result of committing a crime that is not dangerous to another person.
The definition of murder from Coke in the 17th century is still accurate today.
The definition of murder from Coke in the 17th century is still accurate today.
A person can be convicted of murder if they did not intend to cause death or GBH.
A person can be convicted of murder if they did not intend to cause death or GBH.
Unlawful killing only applies to British citizens in Britain.
Unlawful killing only applies to British citizens in Britain.
What is the standard of proof required to establish diminished responsibility?
What is the standard of proof required to establish diminished responsibility?
What is the significance of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in relation to diminished responsibility?
What is the significance of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in relation to diminished responsibility?
What is required for an abnormality of mental functioning to be considered a recognised medical condition?
What is required for an abnormality of mental functioning to be considered a recognised medical condition?
What is the effect of an abnormality of mental functioning on the defendant's ability to understand their conduct?
What is the effect of an abnormality of mental functioning on the defendant's ability to understand their conduct?
What is the significance of the case of R v Dowds in relation to diminished responsibility?
What is the significance of the case of R v Dowds in relation to diminished responsibility?
What is required for an abnormality of mental functioning to provide an explanation for the defendant's conduct?
What is required for an abnormality of mental functioning to provide an explanation for the defendant's conduct?
What is the minimum sentence for a murder conviction?
What is the minimum sentence for a murder conviction?
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
What is voluntary manslaughter?
What is voluntary manslaughter?
What is the result requirement for murder?
What is the result requirement for murder?
What is an unlawful killing?
What is an unlawful killing?
Who is considered to be under the King's peace?
Who is considered to be under the King's peace?
Which of the following is a general defence to murder, except:
Which of the following is a general defence to murder, except:
What is the result requirement for murder?
What is the result requirement for murder?
What is the mens rea for murder?
What is the mens rea for murder?
What is the doctrine of double effect?
What is the doctrine of double effect?
What is diminished responsibility?
What is diminished responsibility?
What is the burden of proof for the defence of diminished responsibility?
What is the burden of proof for the defence of diminished responsibility?
What is constructive liability in murder?
What is constructive liability in murder?
When does life begin?
When does life begin?
What is the definition of a human being in law?
What is the definition of a human being in law?
What is the result of establishing diminished responsibility?
What is the result of establishing diminished responsibility?
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