Maleshina, A.V. Institution of provocation under the English criminal law.

Abstract: This article is devoted to the analysis of institution of provocation in the English criminal law, problems of its practical application and further reforming. The defense by reference to provocation establishes qualification of the act as a plain manslaughter, since at the moment of crime a person acts due to loss of control, which, in turn, is caused by provocative behavior of the victim. In spite of the long history and detailed regulation, the institution of provocation still changes in order to be perfected, that is why its analysis is quite topical. Keywords: jurisprudence, provocation, manslaughter, England, heat of passion, defense, self-control, qualification, punishment, criminal