6 marksPrinciples of Criminal Liability

CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)

With reference to three decided cases, explain the development of the mens rea requirement for murder.

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5(b)(i)Explain whether Marc will be criminally liable for Rory's death.[8 marks]
5(b)(ii)Explain how the outcome would be different if Rory had a history of heart disease and died of a heart attack, supporting your answer with two decided cases.[11 marks]

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