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CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(i)

Discuss the special defence of Provocation available on a charge of murder, referring to ONE decided case.

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6(a)Explain, with reference to decided cases or examples, the circumstances in which an omission may render a person criminally liable at common law.[12 marks]
6(b)(ii)Discuss the special defence of Diminished responsibility available on a charge of murder, referring to ONE decided case.[6 marks]

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