Abstract

This chapter examines the provisions of criminal law for voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in Great Britain, explaining that voluntary manslaughter refers to intentional killings while involuntary manslaughter may be caused by recklessness, gross negligence, or dangerous and unlawful acts. Voluntary manslaughter must have the actus reus and mens rea for murder but must also have a partial defence. This chapter discusses the concept of partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility as well as that of suicide pact under the Homicide Act 1957. The chapter also considers other homicide-related offences such as infanticide and causing death by dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate driving, and analyses court decisions in several relevant cases.

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