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Discuss the criminal liability, if any, of Del, Rodney and Max for the death of Soames.  

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Del and Rodney agree to steal jewellery from Lady Windermere's country house. Del buys a gun from Max, who knows of Del's reputation as a violent criminal. When Rodney finds out that Del is going to be carrying a gun, he decides to withdraw from their plan. When he tells Del this, there is some discussion and Rodney reluctantly agrees to go ahead on the condition that Del does not load the gun but uses it only to frighten anyone they might encounter. On the night in question, Rodney sees that Del has a revolver apparently loaded with bullets. 'They are only blanks!' Del assures him. Rodney is not sure whether to believe him or not. They break into the house and carry out their plan but, as they are leaving, they are suddenly confronted by Soames, Lady Windermere's valet. Del pulls out the gun and deliberately shoots Soames dead. Discuss the...

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