No Fault: Strict Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Strict liability offences (SLOs) definition
Strict liability offences (SLOs) definition
Crimes with no mens rea needed for at least one actus reus element
Main purpose of SLOs
Main purpose of SLOs
Regulate society & protect vulnerable members of the public
PSGB v Storkwain (1986) principle
PSGB v Storkwain (1986) principle
Pharmacy liable for fake prescriptions despite no knowledge
Callow v Tillstone (1900) outcome
Callow v Tillstone (1900) outcome
Butcher convicted despite vet certifying meat safe - SL applied
Alphacell v Woodward (1972) principle
Alphacell v Woodward (1972) principle
Pollution liability without knowledge/negligence for environment
Harrow LBC v Shah (1999) ratio
Harrow LBC v Shah (1999) ratio
Shop owners liable for lottery to minor despite precautions taken
Sweet v Parsley (1969) principle
Sweet v Parsley (1969) principle
Presumption that mens rea required unless Parliament says otherwise
Gammon test - first principle
Gammon test - first principle
Presumption in favour of mens rea for criminal offences
Key argument FOR SLOs
Key argument FOR SLOs
Strong public protection & deterrence in dangerous activities
Key argument AGAINST SLOs
Key argument AGAINST SLOs
Convicts without moral fault/blameworthiness - appears unjust