Read the following facts then choose the correct option: X is a nurse. Her father, Y, is in severe pain from a terminal illness. Y begs X to end his life as he cannot bear the pain and suffering any longer. X administers a lethal injection to Y. Y dies peacefully a few minutes later. X is charged with murder:

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X cannot rely on consent as a ground of justification since consent does not operate as a ground of justification in the crime of murder

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X cannot rely on consent as a ground of justification since she should have obtained her father’s consent in writing

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X cannot rely on consent as a ground of justification since she should have obtained her father’s tacit or express consent

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X can validly rely on consent as a ground of justification since she has complied with all the requirements of consent

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