The Ultimate Police Handbook
Murder
Murder
Common Law
Assault
⚖️ Definition
The unlawful killing of a reasonable person in being under the King or Queens peace with malice forethought
📋 Points to Prove
- Unlawfully kill a human being
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
Up to life imprisonment
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
COML025 - Victim one year of age or over
COML026 - Victim under one year of age
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required