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Actus Reus can be fulfilled in circumstances beyond D's control
Special relationship - omitted to feed child
Convicted of manslaughter, ineffectual attempts to prevent death of sister - omission
Special relationship - assumed a duty, revive fried who overdosed
Doctors can seek court permission to withdraw life-sustaining treatment
There may be emergency situations where doctors cannot seek prior approval
Contractual duty, liable for omission
Dangerous situation, liable for omission
No voluntary act = no liability
Indirect intent - virtually certain to occur
Indirect intent - did D see at time of act/omission that result virtually certain
Recklessness = D saw a risk and went on to take it
Leading case on recklessness, revives Cunningham
Doctrine of transferred malice
Doctrine of transferred malice will only work if AR is the same
Negligence: standard is objective
Mens Rea and Actus Rea must coincide