Defence of Duress

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Where the circumstances force a person to act in order to prevent a worse evil from occurring. What is this?
Necessity
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A defence based on the fact the defendant has been forced to commit a crime. What is this?
Duress
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Murder and attempted murder is an example of when the defence wouldn't be available. What is the third?
Treason
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Is the Actus Reus voluntary or involuntary?
Voluntary
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What must the defendant be threatened with in order for duress to apply? Death or.... (7,6)
Serious Injury
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The defendant must be considered so ________ that he ceases 'to be an independent actor'
Terrified
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What is it called when a persons will is overborne by threats of death or serious injury? Duress by.....
Threats
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There are two tests involved in deciding if a defence is successful there is the ____ test and Objective test
Subjective
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Can duress be applied if there is an escape route for the defendant to leave the situation?
No
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The threat must be effective at that moment in time. It is called ________ of threat
Imminence
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What is it called when a defendant puts themselves in the situation where the threat can result?
Self-Induced duress
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What can duress of circumstances also be known as? Wrong place.....
Wrong time
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Duress or Necessity? The defendant acts because it was vital for his protection
Necessity
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A defence based on the fact the defendant has been forced to commit a crime. What is this?

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Duress

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Murder and attempted murder is an example of when the defence wouldn't be available. What is the third?

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Is the Actus Reus voluntary or involuntary?

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What must the defendant be threatened with in order for duress to apply? Death or.... (7,6)

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