Strict Liability Offences Flashcards
1
Q
What does Strict liability crime not need
A
MEN’S REA
2
Q
When will the D be guilty as long as they have what
A
Actus reus of crime
3
Q
What do they use when establishing the SLO
A
Gammon guidelines
Not sl if men’s rea words are used Intention recklessness or knowinglg
Not sl if the crime is truly a crime eg murder
Not sl if there need to ho to prison
IS SL if offence covers issue of social concern like gambling
IS SL if the offence is regulatory like pollution
4
Q
Benefit SL
A
Protection to public
Easier to prosecute as D will most likely plead guilty itself
5
Q
Drawback of SL
A
Unfair as men’s rea is not requires
