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10 marksDefences and Sentencing

CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(i)

Ancil and Paula discover Cane and Abel ransacking their apartment. When Cane attempts to stab Paula, Ancil strikes Cane on the head with a bat, causing Cane to fall and die.

With reference to one decided case, explain the best possible defence available to Ancil.

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  1. 6(a)With reference to one decided case, explain the law relating to the defence of insanity.[10 marks]
  2. 6(b)(ii)With reference to one decided case, explain Abel's criminal liability.[5 marks]

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