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Consider what offences, if any, have been committed - Murder.
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(1) Bungle is set upon by Zippy who wants to steal his wallet. In defending himself Bungle seriously injures Zippy and then, when it is clear that Zippy is no longer a danger, Bungle leaves the scene without seeking for Zippy the medical assistance he obviously needs and for want of which he dies. Consider what offences, if any, have been committed. Murder The Actus Reus of murder is to cause the death of a human being in the Queen's Peace (AG's ref no.3 1994). Thus the first question is whether factual causation can be established, and that Bungle was factually responsible for the death of Zippy (White) On the facts it was the beating he gave Bungle and his failure to get medical assistance for him, which caused the death. Whilst homicide cannot be committed by mere omission, as Bungle created a situation where Zippy's health was in jeopardy, which he obviously needs,...
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