Politics and Criminal Law Reform
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What is the main reason why lawyers should encourage public debate on reforming homicide law?

  • To keep the cards close to their chests
  • To ensure transparency and open discussion (correct)
  • To avoid political posturing
  • To engage high emotions in discussions
  • Why does history cast doubt on the possibility of legislation resulting from the Report on reforming homicide law?

  • Due to the political nature of homicide law reform (correct)
  • As a result of practical implications for murder trials
  • Because of the public debate encouraged by lawyers
  • The involvement of the judiciary in reforming homicide law
  • What is a practical implication of implementing a three-tier structure for homicide law?

  • Increasing the judge's sentencing discretion
  • Simplifying murder trials
  • Confusing juries and providing sentencing clarity
  • Reducing the risk of split verdicts (correct)
  • Why is a 2-5-2 formation of heads of liability considered preferable to the current law's murder and manslaughter offenses?

    <p>To increase avenues for defense to reduce murder charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons for the Law Commission stepping back from the proposal that manslaughter should have a determinate maximum sentence?

    <p>Concerns raised by judges regarding maximum sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most significant change made from the consultation paper regarding murder?

    <p>Broadening the scope of murder 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic did the Law Commission recommend for a separate public consultation due to the potential controversy it may generate?

    <p>Mercy killings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was excluded by the Law Commission when reporting on murder, manslaughter, and infanticide?

    <p>Insanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue was not resolved by pragmatic decision-making according to the text?

    <p>Deciding on the inclusion of corporate killing in the criminal code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the focus of the second stage of the review of homicide law by the government?

    <p>Public consultation on the same issues covered in the first stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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