Please refer to : 1)The Case of the Wreck of the Mignonette

2) The judgement in R v Dudley and Stephens (1884-85) L.R. 14 Q.B.D. 273

1. Do you think that the men did anything wrong? Give reasons for your answer.

2. Should each one of them have been charged with a crime? If so what should it have been? Give reasons for your answer.

3. If you were one of the five judges would you find Dudley and Stephens guilty of murder? Give reasons for your decision.

4. If you decide that they are guilty what should their punishment be?

5. What was the legal issue to be determined in this case?

6. What was the Court's decision on this legal issue?

7. Briefly state the reason that they gave for the decision.

8. Was the decision a good one? Briefly state reasons for your opinion.

9. See if you can find out any information about In re A. (Children) (Conjoined Twins: Surgical Separation) [2001] Fam 147. What similarities are there with R v Dudley and Stephens?