Mens Rea

Question 1

What are the 2 types of Men’s Rea

Answer 1

1. Intention
2. Recklessness

Question 2

What are the 2 types of intention

Answer 2

1. Direct Intention
2. Oblique Intention

Question 3

What is direct intent

Answer 3

D achieves his aim, objective and purpose

Question 4

What is oblique intent

Answer 4

Where D may not desire the result but :
1. ‘Was the outcome virtually certain’
2. ‘Did D realise this’

Question 5

What is subjective recklessness

Answer 5

D takes an unjustified risk, he foresees the risk of harm but does it anyway