General Criminal Case Law

Question 1

‘But for’ test

Answer 1

But for the defendant’s actions, the victim would not have suffered the harm (Crown (R) v White)

Question 2

‘Thin skull’ rule

Answer 2

You must take the victim as you find them, body and mind, including their beliefs etc. (Haywood)

Question 3

Intention

Answer 3

You are trying to achieve an aim or purpose (Crown (R) v Maloney)

Question 4

Intention

Answer 4

You are trying to achieve an aim or purpose (Crown (R) v Maloney)