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Involuntary manslaughter

Sally Russell analyses both types of manslaughter — gross negligence and constructive — and also discusses cases where both apply

Whether unlawful acts such as robbery or burglary are deemed dangerous will depend on the circumstances

This article is relevant for AQA A2 Law 04; OCR G153 Criminal Law and WJEC LA3 Option 2: Criminal Law and Justice — Homicide.

In examination scenarios, manslaughter may come up alone or as an alternative charge to murder where there is difficulty in proving mens rea.

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