Paper 1 Section B Flashcards
1
Q
What does actua reus mean
A
This means the guilty act
(Physical part of crime)
2
Q
What is an involuntary act
A
An act which is done by the muscles without any control of the mind
3
Q
What is omission
A
Failing to act/not acting when you are responsible to do so
4
Q
What is the general rule with responsibility
A
You are not responsible for a failure to act
5
Q
What is the exception to the general rule
A
A person is only liable for an omission if they have a duty to act and they fail to do so
