Partial defence
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In legal systems based on common law, a partial defence is a defence that does not completely absolve the defendant of guilt.[citation needed]
In UK Law, successfully pleading a partial defence for murder may reduce the conviction to voluntary manslaughter. There are three types of partial defence in the UK - loss of control,[1] diminished responsibility and suicide pact. These defences can only be applied to the charge of murder.[citation needed]
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