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Core principles of criminal liability
What are the two key elements req...,
What does actus reus refer to in ...,
What does mens rea mean and why i...
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Assault ( Common Assault)
What is meant by common assault 1,
What is the actus reus of common ...,
Can words alone constitute common...
8
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Battery
What is the key difference betwee...,
What constitutes the actus reus o...,
Can battery be committed through ...
8
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ABH
What two components form the actu...,
What level of harm qualifies as a...,
Does abh require the injury to be...
8
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Wounding (Offences against the person - Core principles of criminal liability)
What is the actus reus of the off...,
What constitutes a wound for the ...,
Can internal harm like serious bl...
8
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Causing grievous bodily harm (Offences against the person - Core principles of criminal liability)
What is the actus reus for sectio...,
What is the required mens rea for...,
How does section 18 differ from s...
8
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Theft (Theft offences - Core principles of criminal liability)
What are the five elements that m...,
When is appropriation not conside...,
What does appropriation mean in t...
12
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Robbery - Core principles of criminal liability)
What statutory provision defines ...,
What are the five key elements re...,
Can someone be guilty of robbery ...
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Burglary (Theft offences - Core principles of criminal liability)
Under which statutory provision i...,
What are the two main forms of bu...,
What three offences must a person...
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Aggravated Burglary
What additional element must be p...,
What is the maximum sentence for ...,
How is a firearm defined for the ...
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By false representation (Fraud - Core principles of criminal liability)
What are the essential elements o...,
What qualifies as a false represe...,
Can a representation made to a ma...
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By abuse of position (Fraud - Core principles of criminal liability)
What key role must a person occup...,
What are the two essential mental...,
Can fraud by abuse of position be...
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By failing to disclose (Fraud - Core principles of criminal liability)
Under section 3 of the fraud act ...,
Does a person need to deceive som...,
Is actual gain or loss necessary ...
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Criminal damage (simple, aggravated and arson) (Core principles of criminal liability)
What are the key elements of simp...,
Can temporary damage constitute c...,
What is the legal definition of r...
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Homicide & murder (Homicide - Core principles of criminal liability)
What are the essential elements r...,
What is the but for test in factu...,
What does legal causation require...
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Manslaughter (Homicide - Core principles of criminal liability)
What are the three main types of ...,
What is the key distinction betwe...,
What elements are required for gr...
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Intoxication (General defences - Core principles of criminal liability)
In criminal law intoxication may ...,
Name three offences typically cla...,
What must a defendant show for in...
8
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Self-defence/defence of another (General defences - Core principles of criminal liability)
In what types of offences is self...,
What are the five lawful purposes...,
What two key questions must a jur...
8
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Right to legal advice at Police Station & Detainee rights
What legislation establishes the ...,
What must all detainees be inform...,
In what formats can a detainee co...
21
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Identification Procedures
When must the police conduct an i...,
What is the main purpose of a for...,
What condition must be met for th...
21
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Right to silence (Whether to answer police questions
What does the right to silence me...,
What is an adverse inference in t...,
What are the two types of police ...
27
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The right to bail and exceptions (Bail applications)
What statute governs the general ...,
When must a person be granted unc...,
What is one exception to the gene...
35
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The magistrates’ court
What are the three categories of ...,
Where can summary only offences b...,
What is the usual maximum sentenc...
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Plea before Venue
What is the hearing called where ...,
What happens if a defendant indic...,
What happens procedurally if a de...
30
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PTPH
When must the pre trial informati...,
What key remand information is ca...,
What types of evidence must the p...
6
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Disclosure – prosecution, defence and unused material
What two types of material must t...,
What is the prosecution s disclos...,
In what type of cases is serving ...
8
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Welsh language in criminal proceedings
What right does section 22 1 of t...,
What is the role of bilingual doc...,
What provision must a court make ...
8
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Burden and standard of proof
Who carries the burden of proof i...,
What is the standard of proof req...,
What happens if the jury has any ...
7
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Visual identification evidence
When must the police hold an iden...,
What is the broader principle gui...,
Name three types of identificatio...
8
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Turnbull guidance
What is the purpose of a turnbull...,
When must a turnbull direction be...,
Name two key factors the jury mus...
9
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Inferences from silence
When can a jury draw an adverse i...,
What happens if a defendant refus...,
In what circumstances can silence...
5
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Hearsay evidence
What is the general rule regardin...,
What is the definition of hearsay...,
Why is hearsay generally not allo...
9
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Confession evidence
What is considered a confession u...,
When is a confession inadmissible...,
Q how is the admissibility of a c...
5
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Character evidence
What is the general definition of...,
What kinds of behavior can be con...,
Why would the prosecution want to...
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Stages of a criminal trial, including submission of no case to answer
What is the first step in a crimi...,
What occurs during the prosecutio...,
When can a defense submit no case...
6
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Modes of address and Court room etiquette
How should a crown court judge be...,
What common greeting should you a...,
How should you introduce yourself...
5
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Difference between leading and non-leading questions
What is a leading question in cou...,
What is a non leading question in...,
When must only non leading questi...
16
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Role of sentencing guidelines
What is the primary function of t...,
In the sentencing process what tw...,
What factors determine a higher c...
20
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Newton hearings
What is a newton hearing and when...,
Who decides the outcome in a newt...,
What happens if the judge is not ...
4
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Procedure for appeal in Mags
What is the general right of appe...,
What type of hearing occurs on ap...,
Who hears the appeal from the mag...
11
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Appeal to the High Court by way of case stated
What is the specific purpose of a...,
When can you not use an appeal by...,
After the high court answers the ...
4
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Grounds of appeal from the Crown Court
What is the focus of an appeal ag...,
What are examples of grounds of a...,
When is a conviction considered u...
15
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Youth court procedure
At what minimum age can a child b...,
Which court usually hears cases i...,
What type of sentence replaces pr...
26
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