Strict Liability

Question 1

sweet v parsley
FACTS

Answer 1

The apparent sublet her house to some students, in her house some cannabis resin was found, appearant no longer lived there - men’s Rea she didn’t dost and doesn’t know its happening she wasn’t guilty, conviction quashed

Question 2

sweet v parsley
LEGAL PRINCIPLE

Answer 2

Strict lability offences deal with issues of social concern and are made crimes to promote greater vigilance

Question 3

alphacell v woodward
FACTS

Answer 3

Appellant was a factory worker. He was convicted of causing polluted matter to leak into a river after a pipe underground had been disconnected due to a blockages appellant was unaware of this and there was no evidence of negligence

Question 4

alphacell v woodward
LEGAL PRINCIPLE

Answer 4

Protect the environment, protect water from pollution

Question 5

smedleys v breed
FACTS

Answer 5

Four out of three and a half million fins of peas contained caterpillars

Question 6

smedleys v breed
LEGAL PRINCIPLE

Answer 6

Food being unsafe- protect peoples health, health and safety standards

Question 7

london borough of harrow v shah
FACTS

Answer 7

The defendant sold a lottery ticket to a 13 year old, the defendant wasn’t aware they where under 16 but was still guilty as they want to prevent underage gambling

Question 8

london borough of harrow v shah
LEGAL PRINCIPLE

Answer 8

Selling goods to underage people, prevent underage gambling