5. Justification and Excuse Including Infancy - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
In some cases there is a defence founded on common law principles which were supported by precedent before codification. Provide an example?
Must Know
A
Absence of
mens rea
2
Q
Explain legislation related to common law defences?
A
Under s20 of Crimes Act 1961 all the common law defences are retained, so long as they are not inconsistent with the Crimes Act 1961 or any other enactment.
