Negligent homicide

Negligent homicide is a criminal charge brought against a person who, through criminal negligence, allows another person to die. Negligent homicide can be distinguished from involuntary manslaughter by its mens rea requirement: negligent homicide requires criminal negligence, while manslaughter requires recklessness.

In the United Kingdom, common law gross negligent manslaughter covers the same conduct as negligent homicide.

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