Homicide Crimes

⚖️ Homicide Crimes – Criminal Law Flowchart

Simplify the complexities of different homicide offences in English & Welsh law with this detailed visual guide. 
Perfect for law students, legal professionals, and educators, this Homicide Flowchart breaks down the essential elements of murder, voluntary manslaughter, constructive manslaughter, and gross negligence manslaughter. A must-have revision tool for mastering actus reus, mens rea, causation, and partial defences.

📘 Key Topics Covered:

• Murder – Definition, actus reus, malice aforethought (intent to kill or cause GBH), key cases (R v Moloney, R v Inglis)

• Constructive Manslaughter (Unlawful Act Manslaughter) – Dangerous act test, causation, objective recklessness (R v Church, R v Newbury)

• Gross Negligence Manslaughter – Duty of care, gross breach, risk of death (R v Adomako, R v Evans)

• Partial Defences to Murder –

  • Diminished responsibility (Coroners and Justice Act 2009)

  • Loss of control (CJA 2009 ss54-55)
    

• Causation Principles – Including brain death (R v Malcherek), transferred malice, and detailed links to causation tests

• Special Cases – Conjoined twins (Re A), foetus protection, and omissions

• Road Traffic Homicide Offences – Death by dangerous and careless driving under the Road Traffic Act 1988

• Covers general defences relevant to homicide (automatism, mistake, self-defence) and other less successful defences like duress and necessity

✅ Perfect For:

• Law students preparing for LLB, SQE, GDL, or A-level exams

• Tutors and lecturers explaining complex homicide offences visually

• Solicitors & paralegals needing quick-reference materials on murder and manslaughter

• Anyone revising homicide structures for problem questions and case law application