Discuss Alina’s liability for murder and the specific defences that may apply. Alina suspects that her husband is having an affair with the neighbour Susie.

Criminal Law
Course: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Student number: 2009137
Module: 5LW002
Module Leader: Lynn Ellison
Submission Information 10/01/2022

Question 1
Discuss Alina’s liability for murder and the specific defences that may apply.
Alina suspects that her husband is having an affair with the neighbour Susie. She confronts her and, in the process, kills her. Alina has post-traumatic stress disorder not in control and Susie suffers from a heart condition that prevents blood clotting.