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Murder or manslaughter? Is there a difference between the two crimes? 
This lesson goes back to our very first one on elements of crime, so we hope youâve been paying attention
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This lesson goes back to our very first one on elements of crime, so we hope youâve been paying attention
. #LLGToLLB #CaribbeanLaw #LegalStudies #StudentLearning #Law
Murder specifically requires intent.
Failure to prevent death in some circumstances may also be considered murder once there is an intention to let the person die
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Failure to prevent death in some circumstances may also be considered murder once there is an intention to let the person die
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Manslaughter does not necessarily require intent. It can be voluntary or involuntary.
Voluntary - there is a desire to kill due to some mitigating circumstances (e.g. provocation)
Involuntary - conduct where there was no intention to kill, but death did in fact occur
Voluntary - there is a desire to kill due to some mitigating circumstances (e.g. provocation)
Involuntary - conduct where there was no intention to kill, but death did in fact occur
Here are some typical examples which can provide some clarity 
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While the punishment for murder is the mandatory death penalty in most of our Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdiction, manslaughter results in imprisonment. #LegalFacts
