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6. Which of the following currently a leading authority on indirect intent?

  • Woollin
  • Hyam v DPP
  • Hancock and Shankland
  • Moloney

7. Which of the following is the most suitable description of indirect intent?

  • Where D does not desire the consequences but foresees them as possible to occur
  • Where D does not desire the consequences, but they are virtually certain to occur, and the defendant appreciates this
  • Where D does not desire the consequences, but they are highly probable to occur and the defendant appreciates this
  • D’s aim or purpose

8. Which of the following statements about negligence is FALSE?

  • Negligence is foreseeing a risk, but taking inadequate steps to avoid the risk, thus falling below the standard to be expected of a reasonable person
  • Negligence is failing to foresee a risk that a reasonable person would have foreseen
  • Negligence is subjectively assessed.
  • Negligence is foreseeing a risk, but failing to take steps to avoid the risk, thus falling below the standard to be expected of a reasonable person