Murder Mens rea

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What is Malice aforethought expressed?
The intent to kill
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What is malice aforethought implied?
Intent to cause GBH
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Which case confirms implied intent?
Vickers
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What does the case of Moloney tell us?
The Mens rea is nothing less than the intention to kill or cause GBH
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What does Hancock and Shankland tell us?
The greater the probability of consequence the more likely it is foreseen and the more likely it is foreseen the more likely it is intended.
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What does Nedrick tell us?
Does the jury think death/serious injury was a virtual certainty? Does D feel that death or serious injury was a virtual certainty?
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Explain the conclusion on foresight of consequences
Murder is nothing less than intent kill/cause GBH and D's foresight of consequences of actions is no more than evidence that the jury may find intent
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What is malice aforethought implied?

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Intent to cause GBH

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Which case confirms implied intent?

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What does the case of Moloney tell us?

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What does Hancock and Shankland tell us?

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