Homicide - The Laws of Australia

Homicide - The Laws of Australia

By Paul Fairall

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Date: 24/04/2012

Code: 9780455228143

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Homicide – The Laws of Australia is an accessible and innovative text which uses a principles-based approach to analyse the central concepts of the law of homicide in all States and Territories, comparing their application at common law and under the Criminal Codes. Using the latest cases and legislation, this book comprehensively covers the categories of murder, manslaughter and statutory formulations, with discussion on the following topics:

• General Principles
• Homicide – Conduct Elements
• Murder – Mental Element
• Constructive Murder
• Partial Defences to Murder
• Manslaughter
• Procedural Matters and Punishment

This unique work distills and clarifies the key areas of conduct and mental elements for unlawful killings, criminal responsibility for omissions and situations where a homicide may be justified or excused. In particular, this text examines the operation of partial defences to murder, including diminished responsibility or substantial impairment, excessive self-defence, infanticide and the often difficult area of provocation. Substantial consideration is also given to imputed intent in the form of constructive murder, and the diversity of offences falling within the scope of unlawful and dangerous...

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