... Rule) 1996 as the time frame was no longer relevant. There is also no distinction for mercy killing especially of those in a vegetative state. The definition of a "person" is open to interpretation, as a foetus is not considered a "person", so if death is caused before the child has an existence independent of its mother, there can be no murder. However under the House of Lords' decision in Attorney General's reference No.3of 1994 (1998) ac245 (no3 of 1994) (1998)AC 245 HL it states "if a baby is born and later dies because of an attack on its mother by the defendant whilst in the womb" with the intention to cause GBH then this would be enough to form an intent to murder. This definition by Coke does not establish causation, it does not specify remoteness or differences in outcomes for cases with similar facts. As murder is a ...

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