Strcit Liability

Question 1

What needs to be proven in a strict Liability offence (and cases)?

Answer 1

Actus reus, not mens rea
R v Prince 1875
Harrow LBC v Shah and Shah 1999

Question 2

What do people think of strict liability criminals (and case)?

Answer 2

People don’t judge them as harshly as normal criminals

Winzar v Chief Constable of Kent 1983