Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Parties to Offence — Common Intention — Unlawful Assault Resulting in Death

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supeme

In a joint unlawful assault causing death, precise causation need not be proved against each accused. The principle applies to criminal law. All participants are liable. The rule recognises the difficulty of attributing specific acts. The prosecution need only prove participation in the common assault.…

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