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15 marksSpecific Criminal Offences

CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

Andy shoots Ben, causing serious injury. Doctors advise a blood transfusion, but Ben refuses due to beliefs in natural medicine and takes herbal tonics instead. Ben initially improves but suffers a relapse and dies eleven months after being shot.

With reference to decided cases, discuss whether Andy is criminally liable.

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  1. 6(a)With reference to a decided case, explain the 'thin-skull principle' OR 'egg-shell principle' in criminal liability.[10 marks]

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