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?

To increase avenues for defense to reduce murder charges 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?

Concerns raised by judges regarding maximum sentencing Signup and view all the answers

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

Broadening the scope of murder 1 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?

Mercy killings Signup and view all the answers

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

Insanity Signup and view all the answers

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

Deciding on the inclusion of corporate killing in the criminal code Signup and view all the answers

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

Public consultation on the same issues covered in the first stage Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason why lawyers should encourage public debate on reforming homicide law?

Why does history cast doubt on the possibility of legislation resulting from the Report on reforming homicide law?

What is a practical implication of implementing a three-tier structure for homicide law?

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 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?

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

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