Criminal Law

A quiz on criminal law

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What is the actus reus of assault?
To put someone in fear of immediate violence
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What is the mens rea for Section 20?
Intention or recklessness to cause some injury (not necessarily serious)
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What is the actus reus of Section 18?
To cause GBH or wound
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What is the definition of causation?
The direct link between the defendant's conduct and the consequence to the victim
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What is the correct definition of 'strict liability', illustrated by 'Shah'?
Crimes where no mens rea is needed
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'Where the defendant doesn't desire the consequences of their actions, but realises they're virtually certain' as in 'Woollin' is a definition of what?
Oblique intention
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'Where the defendant realises the risk in their actions, but continues nevertheless' is a definition of what?
Recklessness
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What is the mens rea for Section 20?

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Intention or recklessness to cause some injury (not necessarily serious)

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What is the actus reus of Section 18?

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What is the definition of causation?

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What is the correct definition of 'strict liability', illustrated by 'Shah'?

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Emma

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Amazing

Rikesh

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In the UK the voltage of electricity to the home is 230V not 200V

HAFSA

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Thanks!!

James

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Good quiz :)

Lizzy

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Great and helpful quiz, thank you!!! :)

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