Strict Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Rules of Strict Liability:
A
Mens rea is not required in order to secure a conviction. If the offence is deemed to be a true crime it will not be strict liability. Not easy to identify as never expressly called in a statute. Regulatory offences are often deemed to be strict liability (building regulations).
2
Q
B v DPP:
A
Crime of sexual assault was too serious to be strict liability.
3
Q
Gammon Ltd v Attorney-General of Hong Kong:
A
Building Regulation.
4
Q
R v Blake:
A
Issues of Social Concern.
5
Q
Alphacell v Woodward:
A
Encourages greater vigilance in business (pollution).
6
Q
It ensures:
A
High standards of safety however does create injustice and unfair results.
7
Q
Wording of the Act:
A
i.e. ‘cause’, ‘in possession of’.
