Mens Rea (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does 'mens rea' mean in criminal law?
What does 'mens rea' mean in criminal law?
The 'guilty mind' or mental element
In R v Mohan, what test was established for direct intent?
In R v Mohan, what test was established for direct intent?
The defendant's aim and purpose
What must be proven for oblique intent under the Woollin test?
What must be proven for oblique intent under the Woollin test?
Virtual certainty & D realizes this
What two elements form the Cunningham test for subjective recklessness?
What two elements form the Cunningham test for subjective recklessness?
Foresee risk & unreasonably take it
What distinguishes specific intent crimes from basic intent crimes?
What distinguishes specific intent crimes from basic intent crimes?
Only intention vs recklessness suffices
What is the defining feature of strict liability offences?
What is the defining feature of strict liability offences?
No fault required for some/all actus reus
Under Gammon, what is the starting presumption for criminal offences?
Under Gammon, what is the starting presumption for criminal offences?
Mens rea is required
In R v Latimer, why was the defendant liable for the woman's injuries?
In R v Latimer, why was the defendant liable for the woman's injuries?
Mens rea transferred from intended man
Why couldn't mens rea transfer in R v Pembliton?
Why couldn't mens rea transfer in R v Pembliton?
Offence against person vs property offence
What doctrine did Fagan v MPC establish to avoid strict contemporaneity?
What doctrine did Fagan v MPC establish to avoid strict contemporaneity?
The continuing act doctrine