Actus Reus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it called when there is no men’s rea
A
Strict liability
2
Q
What is it called that someone does to be criminally liable
A
Positive act
3
Q
What is an omission
A
A failure to act, which can replace positive voluntary act and can satisfy the actus Reus and prove criminal liability
4
Q
What does actus Reus consist of
A
Circumstance
Conduct
Consequence
5
Q
Three complements needed for a conviction
A
Actually Reus
Men’s rea
No defence
