Factual Causation Public Law
To decide whether an offence has been committed, first discuss the issue of causation. If Diana has caused Edmund’s death, we examine what offences she may have committed, and consider whether Diana may have any defences, including the partial defences to murder of provocation and diminished responsibility. In cases of murder and manslaughter, we must discuss whether the Defendant’s action caused the victim’s death first. Unless we can show this, there can be no offence. Courts will first look for […]
