Which of the following is true of a strict liability offence? A - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 12 - 2024 - Paper 1

Strict liability offences do not require the prosecution to prove mens rea (the guilty mind) for the defendant to be found guilty. This means that even if the defendant did not intend to commit the offence or was not aware that they were committing it, they can still be held liable simply because the act (actus reus) occurred. This principle is upheld in various legal systems to promote regulatory compliance, particularly in areas such as health and safety and environmental law.