D is weak and fearful and believes in threats of violence from X unless she robs a bank. Which of the following represents the law in relation to the objective test in duress:
A) Age, sex, pregnancy, physical disability and recognized mental illness may be admissible characteristics but nothing else (Bowen) .
B) It is morally unfair to exclude the weak and fearful from the defence and so these characteristics are admissible.
C) Women should always be granted the defence.
D) The objective test should focus on whether it was reasonable for this particular D with his/her characteristics to have succumbed to the threat.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: To which of the following offences can
Q2: Which of the following correctly represents the
Q3: In relation to the subjective test in
Q5: D has bought drugs from a regular
Q6: A gang demand that V amongst a
Q7: D, an abused woman, kills her violent
Q8: D kills V by shooting him in
Q9: D kills V by shooting him in
Q10: The ratio of Morgan [1976] in relation
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents