Murder & the Defences - An Introductory Guide for Criminal Lawyers

Introduction

At some stage in your career you may well need to give advice in a murder case and you will need to be aware of any changes in the law.

This webinar will provide an insight into the law and enable you to deal with a murder case.

It is aimed at both defence and prosecution criminal lawyers.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Definition of murder
• Defences to murder
• Partial defences to murder
• Diminished responsibility
• Loss of control
• Suicide pact
• Infanticide
• The year and a day rule
• Intent
• Causation
• Involuntary manslaughter

This webinar was recorded on 9th January 2020