Additional Fault Elements (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards

Mens rea

Mental element of a crime

Direct intent definition

Defendant's aim and purpose to achieve prohibited result

Two elements of oblique intent

1. Virtually certain to occur 2) Defendant realises this

Case establishing oblique intent test

R v Woollin (1998)

Subjective recklessness definition

Defendant appreciates risk and continues anyway

Case establishing subjective recklessness test

R v Cunningham (1957)

Transferred malice definition

Mens rea transfers from intended to actual victim

Limitation on transferred malice

Actus reus must remain same type of offence (R v Pembliton)

Strict liability offences definition

Crimes requiring no mens rea - only actus reus needed

Purpose of strict liability offences

Regulate society and protect vulnerable groups