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Lecture 2

Lecture written up with academic readings

Detailed revision notes for the partial defence to murder of diminished responsibility. Part of a 2 part series on voluntary manslaughter (the other being loss of self control). Document includes discussion on the elements of the offence, as well as useful criticism and tips for answering exam questions. Includes everything you need to know for this topic.

A detailed outline of the offence of Murder in English Law. This includes definitions and case examples of the elements of the offence, as well as criticism and reform suggestions. Document provides all information needed for answering exam style questions or scenario essays on this offence, as well as useful exam tips.

Essay (marked at a 2:1) analysing the question 'The function of law is to maintain order in society - Discuss'

Full seminar notes for all topics covered by University of Nottingham International Human Rights Course. Best read in conjunction with individual reading notes for each topic

A look at Regional Human Rights Regimes including that of the Americas (Including the Organisation of the American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Court and Commission) and Africa (Including the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the African Commission and Court on Human and People's Rights).

A look at the role of the Human Rights Council in the protection of human rights

Includes: 1) consideration of General Comment No. 1 (1989) from Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on state reporting and its objectives 2) Summaries of state reporting guidelines (Initial and Periodic, Simplified Reporting) from the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights 3) Brief summary of Concluding Observations of 7th periodic report of the United Kingdom 4) Consideration of High Commissioner's proposal for a Unified Standing Treaty Body

A formative essay written during an International Criminal Law module. Marked as a 2:1 answer