Diminished responsibility

Question 1

Where is the partial defence of murder set out?

Answer 1

The partial defence of diminished responsibility is set out in section 2 of the Homicide Act 1957, as amended by section 52 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

Question 2

What should you do before setting out diminished responsibility?

Answer 2

Establish all the steps for murder unless it is stated not to e.g. in a ten-mark question