How does criminal law protect the right to life in England?

Declaration of incompatibility vs Section 3 interpretation
Declaration of incompatibility: a court statement that a statute cannot be read compatibly with Convention rights. Section 3 interpretation: the duty to read legislation compatibly with Convention rights so far as possible.
Public authority vs Private body
Public authority: a body whose acts must comply with Convention rights under section 6. Private body: a body not directly bound, though it may be if exercising public functions.
Judicial review vs Appeal
Judicial review: the process challenging the lawfulness of a public body's decision. Appeal: the process challenging the merits of a decision to a higher court.

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1
Name the three ways English law protects the right to life.
Model answer
Criminal law provisions (homicide offences), civil law provisions (negligence), and investigatory procedures for deaths involving state agents.
2
How does criminal law protect the right to life in England?
Model answer
Through homicide offences including murder and manslaughter.
3
Define murder as a homicide offence relevant to the right to life.
Model answer
The unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought (intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm).
4
What is voluntary manslaughter?
Model answer
A homicide where the defendant has the mens rea for murder but a partial defence (such as loss of control or diminished responsibility) reduces liability.
5
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Model answer
An unlawful killing without the intention required for murder, such as through gross negligence or an unlawful dangerous act.
6
Define the defence of self-defence.
Model answer
A defence permitting the use of reasonable force to protect oneself or another from an imminent attack.

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