Loss of Control
S.54 The Coroners & Justice Act 2009
Physical element of a crime
Mental element of a crime
Thing or things done or said
Death
Moira ran into the kitchen and grabbed a knife.
D fears serious violence from V against D or another identified person
Intention to kill or cause GBH
Killing of a Human Being in the Queen's Peace.
Fear of things said and done
Qualifying triggers
Do not need to be sudden
Reasonable person test
Moira stabbed Johnny in the chest, and he died.
S.55 The Coroners & Justice Act 2009
Physically abusing Moira
