The case R. Vs. Dudley and Stephens is related to the defence of:

Option A: Insanity

Option B: Intoxication

Option C: Mistake of fact

Option D: Necessity

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

R v Dudley and Stephens (1884) 14 QBD 273, DC is a leading English criminal case which established a precedent throughout the common law world that necessity is not a defence to a charge of murder.

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