Interpersonal Violence

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about interpersonal violence and the problems surrounding "intent'.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the actus reus and mens rea of interpersonal violence and apply to factual scenarios.

    Can include homicide, genocide, domestic violence and infanticide.

  • 1.2.

    Evaluate the problems concerned with "intent" in interpersonal violence.

2.

Understand the defences leading to voluntary manslaughter and the related problems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Describe the defence of loss of control.

  • 2.2.

    Describe the defence of diminished responsibility.

3.

Understand the different types of involuntary manslaughter.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain unlawful act manslaughter.

  • 3.2.

    Explain gross negligence manslaughter.