A-level law: Fault
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Define fault
Taking/assigning responsibility for soemone’s action
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Examples of fault
Defences - Full defence = no liability , Partial defences = partial liability
Use of defences allows fault to be assigned fairly
Causation - Factual and legal combine to find the cause of the consequence
Intervening acts allow others to become the cause
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Examples of no fault
No need to intend to cause the consequence but still held liable when it happens
Rylands v Fletcher and Vicarious Liability
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Why fault
Indication of blame
Justifies punishment
Shows how conduct should be modified
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