Murder

Question 1

What is the definition of murder

Answer 1

The unlawful killing of a reasonable creature in being under the queens peace with malice aforethought: expressed or implied
DEFINED BY LORD COKE

Question 2

What is not considered an unlawful killing

Answer 2

• self defence
• defence of another
• prevention of a crime
• using reasonable force (Beckford)

Question 3

‘Killing’

Answer 3

• committed through an act or an omission
• result crime
• factual casuation = but for test
• ## legal causation = r v Kimsey - operating and substantial cause of death, trifling link