Strict Liability

Question 0

Men’s rea can be removed when?

Answer 0

Statue says so

Question 1

Men’s rea is…

Answer 1

Not required

Question 2

Gammon rules (determining strict liability crimes)

Answer 2

1. Men’s rea is presumed - sweet v parsley
2. Presumption is extra strong
   If the crime is truly criminal - B v DPP
3. If the statue says mr can be removed
4. To promote public safety or social concern - smedley v breed
5. Mr can only be removed to promote purpose of statue

Question 3

Purpose of SL crimes is to?

Answer 3

Adress matters of public safety or social concern

- smedley v breed

Question 4

Mens rea can only be removed to promote?

Answer 4

Purpose of the statue

Question 5

SL crimes are:

Answer 5

Easier to prove
Cheaper for courts
Protects public - smedley v breed
However 
- people punished for quasi crimes
- punished when unrealising a risk
- punished when reasonable steps were taken - harrow v shah