Liability for Offences Against the Person, Property Offences and Attempt (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Actus reus
Actus reus
The guilty act/physical element of a crime
Mens rea
Mens rea
The guilty mind/mental element of a crime
Statutory source of attempt
Statutory source of attempt
Criminal Attempts Act 1981 s1(1)
Actus reus of attempt
Actus reus of attempt
An act more than merely preparatory to the offence
Mens rea of attempt
Mens rea of attempt
Intention only (recklessness is never sufficient)
Six A-Level general defences
Six A-Level general defences
Self-defence, duress x2, insanity, automatism, intoxication
Burden of proof in criminal law
Burden of proof in criminal law
On the prosecution
Standard of proof in criminal law
Standard of proof in criminal law
Beyond reasonable doubt (must be sure)
Capacity defences
Capacity defences
Defendant could not form required mens rea
Necessity defences
Necessity defences
Defendant had valid excuse/justification for actions