This recorded lecture presentation considers the decision of the Court of Appeal in Misra [2004] concerning the law relating to manslaughter by gross negligence as explained in Adomako [1995]. The main issues covered include the elements of manslaughter by gross negligence; the requirement of legal certainty in article 7 of the ECHR; the right to a fair trial in article 6 of the ECHR; the impact of R v G [2004]; the question whether the test of liability for manslaughter by gross negligence is circular.
Cases discussed: Misra [2004]; Adomako [1995]; R v G [2004]
Lecture time – 17 minutes
Includes a self test quiz of 10 questions.
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