Murder Causation

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What is the first test for causation ?
But for test/Factual causation
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What is the but for test?
But for the defendants acts would the consequence have occurred?
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Which case confirms the but for test?
Either white or Pagget
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What is the second causation test?
The operating and Substantial cause or Legal causation
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What does the second test ask?
Is D's acts the operating and substantial cause of v's death?
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What case confirms legal causation?
Smith
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What possible intervening acts are there?
Palpably wrong medical treatment, V's own acts, 3rd party act, Natural events
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What cases confirm intervening acts?
Jordan, Roberts, Smith v Littlewoods
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What is the thin skull rule?
Take your victim as you find him
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What case confirms the thin skull rule?
Blaue
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