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

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

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

  • 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
  • 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

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

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

5. Which of the following is currently the leading authority on recklessness?

  • Elliott v C
  • Caldwell
  • R v G and Another
  • Woollin

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Multiple Choice Questions from Chapter 3 of Nicola Monaghan's Criminal Law 6th Edition text book. 

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