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What is the main reason why lawyers should encourage public debate on reforming homicide law?
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?
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?
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?
Why is a 2-5-2 formation of heads of liability considered preferable to the current law's murder and manslaughter offenses?
What was one of the reasons for the Law Commission stepping back from the proposal that manslaughter should have a determinate maximum sentence?
What was one of the reasons for the Law Commission stepping back from the proposal that manslaughter should have a determinate maximum sentence?
What was the most significant change made from the consultation paper regarding murder?
What was the most significant change made from the consultation paper regarding murder?
Which topic did the Law Commission recommend for a separate public consultation due to the potential controversy it may generate?
Which topic did the Law Commission recommend for a separate public consultation due to the potential controversy it may generate?
What was excluded by the Law Commission when reporting on murder, manslaughter, and infanticide?
What was excluded by the Law Commission when reporting on murder, manslaughter, and infanticide?
What issue was not resolved by pragmatic decision-making according to the text?
What issue was not resolved by pragmatic decision-making according to the text?
What will be the focus of the second stage of the review of homicide law by the government?
What will be the focus of the second stage of the review of homicide law by the government?
