Mens Rea Flashcards
1
Q
Mens rea can be intention, recklessness or negligence
A
R V Gray
2
Q
Did the defendant appreciate that death or GBH was a virtual certain consequence of their actions
A
R V Nedrick (confirmed by R V Woollin)
3
Q
A defendants foresight is merely evidence the jury may use to determine intention
A
R V Matthew & Alleyne
4
Q
Transferred malice
A
R V Latimer, R V Mitchell
5
Q
Coincidence of actus reus and mens rea
A
Fagan V metropolitan police commissioner, R V Church
