General Elements of Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Mens rea
Mens rea
Mental element of a crime
Direct intent definition
Direct intent definition
Defendant's aim and purpose to achieve prohibited result
Two elements of oblique intent
Two elements of oblique intent
- Virtually certain to occur 2) Defendant realises this
Case establishing oblique intent test
Case establishing oblique intent test
R v Woollin (1998)
Subjective recklessness definition
Subjective recklessness definition
Defendant appreciates risk and continues anyway
Case establishing subjective recklessness test
Case establishing subjective recklessness test
R v Cunningham (1957)
Transferred malice definition
Transferred malice definition
Mens rea transfers from intended to actual victim
Limitation on transferred malice
Limitation on transferred malice
Actus reus must remain same type of offence (R v Pembliton)
Strict liability offences definition
Strict liability offences definition
Crimes requiring no mens rea - only actus reus needed
Purpose of strict liability offences
Purpose of strict liability offences
Regulate society and protect vulnerable groups