General Defences: Duress of Circumstances Definition, Elements, Cases, Limits, Criticisms, Reforms 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? LawLaw of TortA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: AnishaCreated on: 11-06-11 10:27 Committing a crime to prevent a worse consequence occurring Duress of Circumstances 1 of 7 D, disqualified driver, drove son to work after X threatened to commit suicide Martin 2 of 7 There must be a reasonable and proportionate action- this means: There are limits to the circumstances, as to when this can be used 3 of 7 What happened in Conway? D, who had been attacked 2weeks ago, drove recklessly as he saw 2 men (plain clothed PCs) approach the car 4 of 7 You must also look at the: Nature of the Threat 5 of 7 What does this mean? If D was acting on what he thought was going to happen? 6 of 7 The defence should be extended to cover murder Law Commission 7 of 7
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