Legal Submission: Defending Joffrey Baratheon in a Manslaughter Case

This assignment presents a legal submission arguing for the accused, Joffrey Baratheon, in a manslaughter case. The report analyzes the application of Irish criminal law, focusing on involuntary manslaughter and gross negligence. It examines the issues surrounding Cersei Baratheon's death, including Joffrey's alleged failure to fulfill his moral duty. The report discusses relevant legal precedents, such as R v Adomako and The People (DPP) v O’Donoghue, to build a defense against the manslaughter charge. The argument centers on the claim that Joffrey's actions or omissions were not a substantial cause of Cersei's death, and concludes that the four-stage test for gross negligence fails to apply in this scenario. The assignment aims to demonstrate that the jury should not convict Joffrey Baratheon and should allow a re-trial.