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This assignment is an individual assignment. It requires you to answer the following essay question.
The following is one essay question with sections a) and b) forming the main body of your essay. One introduction and one conclusion is required.
How is unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter defined by the courts?
Should the 'constructive' nature of the crime be criticised?
In answering this question, you should use both primary and secondary legal sources.
This assignment is designed to assess learning outcomes:
Question 1 Critically evaluate the theoretical principles and policies underlying criminal law.
Question 2 Identify and evaluate the contemporary issues affecting the development of the criminal law both domestically and in other common law jurisdictions.
Question 3 Identify and synthesise relevant information from primary and secondary legal sources, using both digital and non-digital resources.
Question 4 Apply and analyse the law relating to crimes and relevant defences in England and Wales.