Actus Reus = guilty act. Mens Rea = guilty mind (intention)
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What is the standard of proof in criminal law & who has the burden of proof?
Standard = beyond all reasonable doubt, burden is on the prosecution
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What did Woolsington v DPP establish?
1. Prosecution must prove the case in all criminal cases in every criminal court. 2. Guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. 3. Reasonable doubt can be found in evidence from either the prosecution or the defence.
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Who prosecutes in criminal law?
The Crown Prosecution Service on the behalf of the state. Some private organisations
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How do defences work in criminal law?
D may choose to raise a defence, then it is up to the prosecution to disprove the defence.
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What is retributive justice?
A system used solely to punish offenders
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What is corrective justice?
The idea that the punishment is balanced with the injustice that was inflicted on another.
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Which case esablished that reasonable doubt can be found in evidence from either the prosecution or the defence?
Woolsington v DPP 1935
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why does the meaning of crime change over time? Give an example.
Back
To reflect changes in society, for example until 1967 homosexuality was illegal.
Card 3
Front
What are the aims of sentencing?
Back
Card 4
Front
What are actus reus and mens rea?
Back
Card 5
Front
What is the standard of proof in criminal law & who has the burden of proof?
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