strict liability offences

Question 1

Define Strict Liability Offences

Answer 1

Those that prosecution only needs to prove actus reus, NOT mens rea

Question 2

What are Strict Liability Offences also known as what?

Answer 2

Regulatory offences

Question 3

For a strict liablility offences would you be able to get off without a punishment?

Answer 3

Yes, If you can prove it is an ‘honest and reasonable mistake’ then you may be able to get off without a punishment

Question 4

What are types of offences that fall under strict liablitlity?

Answer 4

Minor offences
Traffic offences
Most breaches of WH&S
Breaches of regulation

Question 5

What are positives of strict liability?

Answer 5

Ensure speed in dealing with breaches of the law
-> Better resource efficiency
Helps improve enforceability
-> People know there is a less strict level of proof required