ABSTRACT

By the end of this chapter you should be able to:

Understand and appreciate the common law of provocation

Demonstrate an understanding of s 3 of the Homicide Act 1957

Understand and demonstrate a clear understanding of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and the new partial defence of loss of control

Be able to understand the common law of diminished responsibility

Understand the provisions under the Homicide Act 1957 and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009