Intro to criminal law- week 1

What deems whether conduct is criminal or not

STtaute or common law

What is the libertarian view of purpose of law

JS Mill- Law preserves public order and deceny

What is the auhtoritarian view of purpose of law

Devlin - Law is there to punish those who deserve punishment

What are the 3 elements of criminal liability

AR , MR and Absence of a defence

WHat court do all criminal cases start in

Magistrates Court

Where do the most serious cases go to

Crown court

What is a summary offence, give an exmaple

The lesser serious offences only heard in Magistrates court. E.G driving offences

What is a triable either way offence, give an example

The middle seriousness level of crimes, heard in either Magistrates or Crown court. E.G GBH s.20/ ABH

What is an indictable offence, give an exmample

The most serious crimes only heard in Crown court. E.G Murder

What is the process of determing where TEW offences are heard?