No Fault: Strict Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does prosecution not need to prove in strict liability offences?
What does prosecution not need to prove in strict liability offences?
Mens rea for at least one actus reus element
What is the primary purpose of strict liability offences?
What is the primary purpose of strict liability offences?
Regulate society & protect vulnerable people
In PSGB v Storkwain, what was the defendant convicted for despite no knowledge of wrongdoing?
In PSGB v Storkwain, what was the defendant convicted for despite no knowledge of wrongdoing?
Supplying drugs on fake prescriptions
In Callow v Tillstone, why was the butcher still convicted?
In Callow v Tillstone, why was the butcher still convicted?
Despite vet certifying meat as safe
What area of law did Alphacell Ltd v Woodward concern?
What area of law did Alphacell Ltd v Woodward concern?
Environmental protection from pollution
What presumption did Sweet v Parsley establish?
What presumption did Sweet v Parsley establish?
Mens rea is required unless clear otherwise
According to Gammon, when is strict liability more likely to apply?
According to Gammon, when is strict liability more likely to apply?
Where statute deals with social concern
What is a key argument supporting strict liability offences?
What is a key argument supporting strict liability offences?
Provides strong public protection
What is a major criticism of strict liability offences?
What is a major criticism of strict liability offences?
Convicts people without moral fault
In R v Prince, what was the defendant convicted of despite reasonable belief?
In R v Prince, what was the defendant convicted of despite reasonable belief?
Taking a girl under 16, believing her 18