Criminal law

In which case was a failure to act held to be the actus reus because the defendant had created a dangerous situation?

Explain the meaning of oblique intention.

Ella pushes Sam during an argument at a bus stop. Sam falls and breaks his wrist. Advise Ella of her criminal liability.

Read the scenario and answer the question. Darius, who has a history of depression, has been bullied by his neighbour Kyle for months. One night Kyle shouts insults at Darius's daughter. Darius, upset, goes inside, picks up a heavy torch and returns ten minutes later. He hits Kyle on the head twice. Kyle falls and is taken to hospital. A doctor fails to notice a bleed on Kyle's brain until the next day, and Kyle dies. Consider the criminal liability of Darius for the death of Kyle.

Evaluate the law on involuntary manslaughter and suggest reforms.