⇒ Manslaughter is a less serious form of homicide than murder. There are two main kinds of manslaughter:

• Voluntary manslaughter: These are killings which have the actus reus and mens rea of murder, but due to existing circumstances it should not be called murder. For example, a defendant who successfully pleads loss of control, diminished responsibility, or suicide pact to a charge of murder will be guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
• Involuntary manslaughter: These are killings where the mens rea of murder (intent to kill or cause Grievous Bodily Harm) does not exist, but there is sufficient fault to justify criminal liability. Examples of involuntary manslaughter include, reckless manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, and constructive (or unlawful act) manslaughter.