Murder is one of the most serious crimes in Scotland, committed where the accused has killed someone with an intention to kill or “wicked recklessness”.

On the other hand, culpable homicide may be committed where the accused has caused loss of life of another person through wrongful conduct, but where the accused had no intention to kill or did not act with 'wicked recklessness.

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Potential criminal defences, such as self-defence, become relevant considerations as with charges for assault.

Corporate homicide is now another crime under Scots law further to the commencement of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.