Voluntary Manslaughter

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what is the act for voluntary manslaughter?
s52 coronners and justice act 2009
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`Substantially impaired` relates to which defence?
Diminshed responsibility
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What is the case for the `abnormality of the mind`
Byrne 1960
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What is the case for `fear of serious violence`?
Martin 2002
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What are the 3 stages of loss of control in order?
must lose control, qualifying trigger, circumstances of defendant
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What are the 3 stages of diminished responsibility in order?
Medical condition, substantially impaired, explanation for killing
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what is the 1st stage of being `substantially impaired`?
not understanding the nature of the conduct
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What is the 2nd stage of being `substantially impaired`?
Not able to form rational judgement
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What is the 3rd stage of `substantially impaired`?
Not able to exercise self control
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Fear of violence can be...
Things said and/or done
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What is the justifiable sense of being wronged got to be?
Grave
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What is the case for the `abnormality of the mind`

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What is the case for `fear of serious violence`?

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What are the 3 stages of loss of control in order?

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