Law 02 Actus Reus

Basic Actus Reus quiz for AS unit 2 Law AQA exam

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What is an Actus Reus ?
A Guilty Act
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In what case did Lord Denning define the voluntary nature of an AR ?
Bratty v AG of Northern Ireland
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What is the defining case for Actus Reus ?
Hill v Baxter
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What is a 'Result Crime' ?
A crime that ends with a prohibited outcome
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What is a 'Conduct Crime' ?
The prohibited act itself
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What is a 'State of Affairs Crime' ?
A crime that involves 'being' rather than 'doing'
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What is a key case for 'State of Affairs Crimes' ?
R v Larsonneur
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is an Actus Reus always required within a crime?
Yes
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What is needed to make an accused's act and AR ?
Unlawful, Voluntary, an Act or Omission
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What is an Omission ?
A failure to act when there is a duty to do so
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What is the key case for a contractual duty to act ?
R v Pittwood
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What is the key case for a voluntary assumption of care ?
R v Stone and Dobinson
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What is the key case for a professional duty to act (public office) ?
R v Dytham
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What is the key case for The D's failure to avert a dangerous situation ?
R v Miller
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What is the key case for a special legal relationship ?
R v Gibbons and Proctor
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"The requirement that the act (of the accused's) is a voluntary act is essential in every crime. No act is punishable if done involuntarily." Who gave this quote?
Lord Denning
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Comments

Malicka

Report

is an Actus Reus always required within a crime?

Yes

But what about Strict LIability?

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