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The question involves domestic violence. "Domestic violence is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship together. Whatever form it takes, domestic violence is rarely a one-off. Usually it is a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour, through which the abuser seeks power over their victim. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 was introduced to increase the protection, support and rights of victims and witnesses."1 Ghori has been the victim of domestic abuse for the last few years of her marriage. The scenario is the final straw for Ghori. She decides to poison her husband by poisoning his tea with rat poison, this is the mens rea, but does she really know what she is doing or has she been provoked? Ghori places Ameerika's meal on the table along with the tea, this is the act, actus reus. Ameerika...

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