Unit 3 Flashcards
Which one of the following will always break chain of causation?
A voluntary act of the victim
Which case is the leading authority on negligent medical treatment cases?
Cheshire (1991)
What is not an accurate representation of the test for causation?
‘But for’ test
True or false: mens rea is always a requirement of a criminal offense
False: it’s not
Indirect intent is assessed according to the test laid down in which case?
Woollin
How is recklessness assessed in criminal law and with which leading authority?
Subjectively and in R v G and another
What explains direct intent the most?
Where D does not desire the consequences but foresees them as highly probable to occur.
What is not a sufficient mens rea for murder?
D does not desire to kill V but foresees that there is a risk of death.
Which is the correct way of stating the test for indirect intent?
The consequences is virtually certain to occur and D appreciates this
What statement accurately represents the law on recklessness?
D recognised a risk of the consequence occurring and took that risk. The risk was an unjustifiable one.
What degree of foresight is required for indirect intent?
Foresight of the consequences is virtually certain.
