Mens Rea

Question 1

Direct intent

Answer 1

R v Adebolajo
The outcome is the defendant’s main aim

Question 2

Oblique intent

Answer 2

R v Woollin
The outcome is virtually certain but not the main sim

Question 3

Recklessness

Answer 3

R v Cunningham
What is foreseeable to a reasonable person?
Did the defendant foresee a risk?

Question 4

Levels of men’s Rea

Answer 4

Intention
Recklessness
Negligence
Knowledge
Strict liability

Question 5

4 part strict liability test

Answer 5

Presume men’s Rea is required
If all other sections mention men’s Rea but it doesn’t then it is strict liability
Quasi-criminal offences are strict liability
Strict liability for offences that cause social concern or dnager