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The Federation of African Law Students – Sierra Leone (FALAS–SL) is the national body uniting and empowering law students across Sierra Leone.

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Trivia Thursday Tonight!
9:00PM sharp!
Do not miss out.🤩

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*Can a person be guilty of murder if their actions did not actually cause the victim’s death?*

In R v White(1910) 2 KB 124, the court examined whether a son who poisoned his mother’s drink could be convicted of murder when she died before the poison took effect.

The Court held that:

* For murder, the prosecution must prove that the defendant’s act was the actual cause of death.
* A guilty intention alone is not enough without causation.
* Where the victim dies from an unrelated cause, the chain of causation is broken.
* A defendant may still be liable for attempted murder if they intended to kill.

White was not guilty of murder because his mother died of a heart attack before consuming enough poison for it to cause her death. However, he was convicted of attempted murder.

This case established the principle that causation is essential in criminal liability—an intention to kill without causing death cannot amount to murder.

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FALAS-SL TRIVIA THURSDAY RESULTS 💚⚖️
7th May 2026

Congratulations to our outstanding participants in today’s Trivia Thursday! Your enthusiasm and legal knowledge made the session both engaging and competitive.

Jack Peters — 11 Correct Answers
Kasim Matami — 7 Correct Answers
Nathan — 4 Correct Answers
Namina- 2 Correct Answers
Stephanie Conteh — 1 Correct Answer

Well done to all participants! Thank you for being part of FALAS-SL Trivia Thursday. Keep learning, keep growing, and stay tuned for more exciting questions next week!

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*🎉 Trivia Night Alert! 🎉*
*Good day, colleagues.*

Get ready for a fun and exciting *Trivia Session happening today at 9:00 PM*! 🧠✨

*Here’s what’s up for grabs:*
💰 *Prize Pool:* *Le250*
❓ *25 Questions*
🏆 *Le10* *for each correct answer*
⚡ *First person* *to answer correctly wins!*

So come prepared, stay sharp, and keep your fingers ready — it’s going to be fast, fun, and rewarding! 😄

📩 *If you’re interested, do not hesitate to DM us.*

*Set your alarms and don’t miss out.* *You could be one of our lucky winners!*

⏰ *9:00 PM sharp! Be here*

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Congratulations to Saidatu Sesay – Executive Member of the Month for April!

We are delighted to announce that Saidatu Sesay, our dedicated Deputy Publicity Secretary, has been selected as the Executive Member of the Month for April.

Saidatu stood out through her outstanding commitment, consistency, and exceptional performance throughout the month. Her tireless efforts in driving publicity initiatives, ensuring timely and effective communication, and going above and beyond in her responsibilities have been truly commendable. Whether working behind the scenes or delivering visible results, Saidatu has shown remarkable dedication and a strong passion for excellence.

Her hard work has not only elevated the profile of our organization but has also inspired many within the team. This recognition is a well-deserved testament to her professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude.

Join us in celebrating Saidatu Sesay for her outstanding contributions! 🎉

Thank you, Saidatu, for your relentless efforts.

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Can necessity ever justify killing an innocent person to save your own life?

In R v Dudley and Stephens (1884) 14 QBD 273 DC, the court examined whether starving shipwrecked sailors could lawfully kill and eat a cabin boy to survive.

The Court held that:
•Necessity is not a defence to murder.
•Taking an innocent life, even to save others, is unlawful.
•The law does not permit individuals to weigh lives and choose who should die.
•Extreme hunger and desperation may mitigate punishment, but do not excuse the crime.

Dudley and Stephens were found guilty of murder after killing and eating the cabin boy, Richard Parker, despite acting out of desperation to survive.

This case establishes that the sanctity of life is absolute in law, and survival alone cannot justify intentional killing.

Eerie coincidence: Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket in 1838 about shipwrecked sailors who drew lots to eat a cabin boy named Richard Parker—published 46 years before the real-life incident.

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FALAS-SL TRIVIA THURSDAY RESULTS💚⚖️
30th April 2026

Congratulations to our outstanding participants in today’s Trivia Thursday!

Gareth Nicol — 10 points
Stephanie Conteh— 8 points
Jack Peters — 4 points
Kasim Matami — 3 points

Thank you all for your participation and passion for the law
Congratulations to today’s winners and special congratulations to Gareth Nicol for his outstanding performances during trivia Thursdays.

See you all next week.💚

#falassl #triviathursday

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🎉 Trivia Night Alert! 🎉
*Good day, colleagues.*

Get ready for a fun and exciting *Trivia Session happening today at 9:00 PM*! 🧠✨

*Here’s what’s up for grabs:*
💰 *Prize Pool:* *Le250*
❓ *25 Questions*
🏆 *Le10* *for each correct answer*
⚡ *First person* *to answer correctly wins!*

So come prepared, stay sharp, and keep your fingers ready — it’s going to be fast, fun, and rewarding! 😄

📩 *If you’re interested, do not hesitate to DM us.*

*Set your alarms and don’t miss out.* *You could be one of our lucky winners!*

⏰ *9:00 PM sharp — Be there!

#falas #falassl #triviathursday

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*Can an advertisement amount to a legally binding offer to the world at large?*

In Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company (1893) 1QB 256 (CA), the court examined whether a company’s public health advertisement promising £100 to anyone who used its product as directed and still got influenza could create a binding contract.

The Court held that:
•An advertisement can be a unilateral offer to the world, capable of acceptance by anyone who performs the conditions.
•Acceptance does not require communication, it is completed by performing the required act.
•The deposit of £1,000 in the bank showed a clear intention to be legally bound.
•The claimant’s use of the product as instructed constituted valid consideration.

Mrs Carlill was entitled to £100 after using the smoke ball as directed and still contracting influenza.

This case established that clear, definite promises in advertisements can create binding obligations, especially where intention and performance are evident.

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Happy Independence Day, Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱
Wishing all our people peace, unity, and progress. 💚🤍💙

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