Crim law CH6 regulatory offences

what are three categories of regulatory offences?

mens rea, strict liability, and absolute liability

what must the Crown prove for a mens rea regulatory offence?

actus reus + mens rea

what must the Crown prove for strict liability?

actus reus. the accused can then raise a defence such as due diligence

what must the Crown prove for absolute liability?

actus reus only.

what is due diligence?

showing that the accused took all reasonable precautions

what is a mistake of fact defence?

the accused was actually mistaken about a fact and the mistake was reasonable in the circumstances

strict vs. absolute liability?

strict = due diligence defence available

absolute = no defence based on lack of blame

what factors help classify an offence as strict or absolute?

regulatory pattern, subject matter, penalty, and wording