Mens Rea and Actua Reus

Question 1

Two types of intent

Answer 1

A deliberate act (more than involuntary or accidental).

An intent to achieve a specific result (Aim, object or purpose).

Question 2

Cameron v R
(Recklessness)

Answer 2

Recklessness is established if:

The defendant recognised that there was a real possibility that:
- His actions would bring about the proscribed result, and/or
- The proscribed circumstances existed

Having regard to that risk those actions were unreasonable.

Question 3

R v Tipple

Answer 3

Recklessness requires that the offender know of, or have a conscious appreciation of the relevant risk. “A deliberate decision to run the risk”.

Question 4

Wilful Blindness

Answer 4

The prohibited circumstances existed Having regard and deliberately refrains from confirming those suspicions, knowledge may be inferred from this wilful blindness.