Fault in Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
What must an act must be accompanied by to equal a crime?
A
Fault
2
Q
What is an act without fault?
A
An accident
3
Q
What types of offences do not require fault?
A
Strict liability offences
Absolute liability offences
4
Q
Why do strict/absolute liability offences exist?
A
To regulate society and protect the vulnerable
5
Q
What is the key case of strict liability offences?
A
Sweet v Parsley
6
Q
Example of levels of fault?
A
Intent to kill someone - murder
Negligently killed someone - gross negligence
manslaughter
