Regina v. Dudley and Stephens (14 Q.B.D. 273, 1884).
: Regina v. Dudley and Stephens (14 Q.B.D. 273, 1884).
Order Description
I. Assignment, analysis of the case Regina v. Dudley and Stephens (14 Q.B.D. 273, 1884).
Short summary available online: https://164.100.235.75/upload/asset/1453024280_Dudley%20Stephens.pdf.
Your task: case brief/analysis ONLY from the perspective of the grounds excluding criminal liability.
II. Requirements: In 1,000 - 1,500 words (not including your bibliography), answer the following questions (double-spaced, 12 point font):
a) Introduction: What are the critical ‘facts regarding the grounds excluding criminal liability surrounding this legal dispute/case? Provide a brief summary.
b) Analysis: Using the scheme for grounds excluding criminal liability, please conduct legal analysis of all six elements (three of “danger” and three of “act of
protection”) in the present case. For example, regarding the first element of “danger” you should discuss, whether the situation is socially dangerous, unprovoked and
why. Make a conclusion to every!!! element.
c) Conclusion: What is the legal outcome of this dispute/case in your judicial opinion? Do you agree/disagree with the court´s decision, give arguments why?
d) Bibliography: Use a minimum of four external sources to fully research your case. Please note that Wikipedia is not an acceptable academic source! Be sure to
provide complete citations for all of your sources. Note: the word count of your paper should not include the Bibliography. There is no limit on the word count of your
Bibliography.
e) Word count: State the word count of the text of your paper, following your name.