Sentence examples for be a partial defence from inspiring English sources

On the question of whether duress could be a partial defence to murder, on the other hand, there is an arguable analogy to the excuse of provocation, which operates to reduce murder to manslaughter.

It is a partial defence which allows a conviction for manslaughter only, where a defendant's responsibility for killing is diminished by what is currently called "an abnormality of mind".

A killing in puseverance of a suicide pact, where the defendant had the "settled intention" of also committing suicide – although not necessarily by the same act – is a partial defence to murder.

Consequently it is only a partial defence of realism against semantic incommensurability.

Yet, there may be a partial solution.

In England and Wales, manslaughter can also result from a murder charge when a partial defence is proven: this can include a mental condition that diminishes responsibility for the crime, or where there has been a "loss of control".

If a lack of familiarity within the home defence was a partial explanation for Utrecht creating — albeit passing up — a series of fine opportunities within the opening half, Kayal made an instant impression.

Late last year, the retrial of Michael Lindsay sparked fresh debate about why it remains a partial defence in SA.

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It's a partial rewriting of history.