General Elements of Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the highest level of fault in criminal law?
What is the highest level of fault in criminal law?
Intention
Which case established that direct intent means the defendant's 'aim and purpose'?
Which case established that direct intent means the defendant's 'aim and purpose'?
R v Mohan (1976)
What two elements must be satisfied for oblique intent?
What two elements must be satisfied for oblique intent?
Virtually certain & defendant realises
Which case established the test for subjective recklessness?
Which case established the test for subjective recklessness?
R v Cunningham (1957)
How is negligence assessed in criminal law?
How is negligence assessed in criminal law?
Against reasonable person standard
In R v Mitchell (1983), how was mens rea transferred?
In R v Mitchell (1983), how was mens rea transferred?
Push caused person to fall on victim
Why couldn't mens rea transfer in R v Pembliton (1874)?
Why couldn't mens rea transfer in R v Pembliton (1874)?
Actus reus changed from assault to damage
What is the main purpose of strict liability offences?
What is the main purpose of strict liability offences?
To regulate society & protect vulnerable
In Callow v Tillstone (1900), why was the butcher convicted despite having the meat checked by a vet?
In Callow v Tillstone (1900), why was the butcher convicted despite having the meat checked by a vet?
Selling unfit meat is strict liability
What did R v Matthews and Alleyne (2003) clarify about oblique intent?
What did R v Matthews and Alleyne (2003) clarify about oblique intent?
Court has option, not obligation to find