What Breaks the Chain of Causation in Murder?

Murder Article 08 JAN 2024

The chain of causation refers to the causal link between an accused’s conduct and the victim’s death. For cases of murder, section 18(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states: Thus, to be convicted of murder, the Prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused’s conduct caused the victim’s death. However, if the chain […]