Tag Archives: Murder
Importance of Motive for murder
The fundamental principle of Anglo-Saxon law is that even if thousands of guilty people escape, no innocent person should be punished. The insistence on the “proof beyond reasonable doubt” is the fall out of this principle. It is for this … Continue reading
Filed under Law and Justice, Penal Law, Mens Rea
Hyam v. Director of Public Prosecutions
Citation. 1 All E.R. 41 (H.L. 1974). Brief Fact Summary: Defendant was convicted of murder for deliberately setting fire to a house which resulted in the death of two occupants. Defendant argues he lacked the requisite intent for murder. Ratio: The fact that … Continue reading
Filed under Law and Justice
