Murder Actus Reus Revision cards 0.0 / 5 ? LawCriminal lawA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Emilyharvey99Created on: 07-12-16 12:00 Definition of Murder The definition of murder is: The unlawful killing Of a reasonable person in being under the Queens peace With malice aforethought expressed or implied 1 of 4 Unlawful Killing Unlawful means to not give consent R v Brown tells us you cannot consent to GBH So you cannot consent to murder 2 of 4 Reasonable person in being A person is not classed as a human when they are brain dead or inside the womb. Malcherek and Steel- Doctors will not be liable for turning off life support machines Attorney general reference No.3 1994- D will be liable if a foetus is intentionally stabbed and dies after birth. 3 of 4 Under the Queens peace A killing of an enemy in war is a lawful killing 4 of 4
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