For example The other person in the incident died, but the verdict was manslaughter as there was no intent to kill. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Voluntary manslaughter Murder and voluntary manslaughter have the same meaning in law. But there are four defences that can reduce the crime in seriousness to manslaughter: Provocation Diminished responsibility Infanticide Suicide.
Involuntary manslaughter Death caused by a person who thought they might cause physical but not fatal harm and there was no lawful excuse.
