Criminal Law Revision Hangman on the Defence of Necessity
The defence of necessity hangman
Clues:
1. In this case, D was convicted of driving under the influence when he grabbed the wheel when the driver jumped out.
2. D took the muzzle off his pit bull terrier as it was suffering from kennel cough.
3. R v Dudley & ___________
4. A doctor gave a 14 year old girl an abortion in this case.
5. Mrs ____________ wanted a declaration that it would be unlawful for doctors to give contraceptives to girls under 16 without informing their parents.
6. In this case the defence of necessity was allowed for the offence of murder.
7. This case was the first to expressly recognise the defence and successfully apply it.
8. The defence of necessity can not be used where the defendant possesses cannabis to use it for medical purposes.
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Criminal Law Revision Hangman on the Defence of Necessity
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