Intro to Criminal Law

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Criminal Liability

Actus Reus + Mens Rea + No defence = Criminal Liability

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Actus Reus

What we can see externally, what can be demonstrated through observation (conduct behaviour, level of harm etc)

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Mens Rea

The criminal state of mind required for a particular event to occur.

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Defence

Any legal reason why the defendants should not be liable for the offence charged.