strict liability Flashcards
1
Q
strict liability offences
A
defendent guilty without any mens rea,actus is sufficient
2
Q
advantages of strict liability
A
higher care across society
less people in court system
3
Q
all the gammon factors
A
The crime is regulatory as oppose to a true crime; or.
The crime is one of social concern; or.
The wording of the Act indicates strict liability; or.
The offence carries a small penalty.
