Questions:

1. Think of an example of behaviour that is not criminal, but should be made punishable by law. Also the other way round: think of an example of criminal behaviour that you think should be decriminalized.

• Decriminalisation of weed

1. Mention the sources of criminal law in the English legal system. What is the source in which most crimes can be found? Can you give a reason why?

1. What is to be understood by the concept of actus reus? Describe the various types of crimes and give examples of each.

2. Explain the difference between causation in fact and causation in law.

3. A wounded child is lying on the pavement. A pedestrian passes by on his way to the station. He briefly looks first at the child and than at his watch. He decides to continue to get his train. The child dies later as a result of the loss of blood. Is it possible to prosecute the man?

4. What is to be understood by the concept of mens rea? Discuss the different ‘degrees’ of mens rea.

5. Define the concept of recklessness