This assignment requires you to prepare full, OSCOLA compliant, response to an email from Instructing Solicitors, in relation to a criminal case. Your email will require you to advise generally in relation to potential offences, defences, and ultimately, the culpability of a names individual. Student instructions annexed on separate document. Criteria: You will be marked by reference to the university UG mark descriptors, and in the context of the learning outcomes, outlines at points 1-4 below. Further information on University mark descriptors can be found here. This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes: 1. Identify and interpret the general principles of Criminal Law and a range of offences and defences. 2. Apply the law, in particular through the mechanism of problem-solving. 3. Investigate, research and apply both primary and secondary source material. 4. Present a coherent written argument.

Re the above case, please see the police summary below and advise accordingly. We are hoping you can provide a full opinion as to the offences that can be properly charged and any potential defences that may be raised at trial - and ultimately a conclusion as to likely culpability for the offences you identify. Thanks SUMMARY BEGINS ROBERTS is reported to have engaged in a number of potentially unlawful actions, details below, all of these matters were captured on CCTV

The Interview ROBERTS was interviewed under caution by police officers, in the presence of the duty solicitor. He made no comment, except to say he genuinely believed JONES was going to mug and kill him with a knife, and wanted to cause serious injury in order to escape. SUMMARY ENDS