Which elements are required for gross negligence manslaughter under R v Adomako?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A duty, breach, a serious and obvious risk of death causing death, and negligence so gross as to be criminal
- Step 1: Adomako restated the elements.
- Step 2: The jury decides whether the conduct was grossly negligent and criminal.
Answer
A duty, breach, a serious and obvious risk of death causing death, and negligence so gross as to be criminal.
Why not the others: That is murder; an unlawful and dangerous act describes the other type of manslaughter; recklessness is not the test.
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