What does there need to be to have committed this type of manslaughter?
1) An unlawful killing without intent. 2) A duty of care must be owed.
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Cases on this area?
Adamako, Stone & Dobinson, Donoghue v Stevenson.
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What happened in Adamako?
The defendant was a doctor and failed to see his patient was in trouble, resulting in his death.
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What happened in Stone & Dobinson?
The couple agreed to let their family member stay with them and to look after her as she was suffering from anorexia, even though they were ill themselves. She died in their care.
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What happened in Donoghue v Stevensons?
A lady found a snail in her ginger beer and sued the manufacturers for gross negligence.
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