Rules And Theory

Question 1

Crime

Answer 1

An act or omission that breaks an existing law and is harmful to society or an individual and is punishable.

Question 2

Crime aims

Answer 2

any 3 aims
protect
reform and rehibilate
reduce crimes

Question 3

Crime purpose

Answer 3

Protect individuals from harm
Preserve order in society
Enforce moral standards

Question 4

Parties

Answer 4

Prosecution and defence

Question 5

Result

Answer 5

Guilty or not guilty
A sentence by a magistrate or a judge

Question 6

Appeal criminal court:

Answer 6

Crown court

Question 7

Standard of proof

Answer 7

Amount of evidence which is necessary to prove in court.

Question 8

Burden of proof

Answer 8

The prosecution is responsible for constantly proving the case

Question 9

Actus Reus

Answer 9

Defendant did the crime

Question 10

Mens rea

Answer 10

Defendant had the correct mind set to make them guilty of the crime

Question 11

Paternalistic theory

Answer 11

Laws which are stated to be for society’s protection and well being

Question 12

Legal moralism

Answer 12

Laws based on society’s moral values

Question 13

Autonomy

Answer 13

Individuals independent and the state can’t take away their rights unless intervene with other people’s rights

Question 14

Fault

Answer 14

Actions of people should be limited to prevent harm to others

Question 15

Four main instances where D is not fully to blame for actions

Answer 15

Children under the age of 10
If not liable for involuntary act
Set defence applies such as intoxication or insanity
Lack of men’s rea

Question 16

reverse onus

Answer 16

A Reverse onus clause can be defined as ‘one that shifts the burden of proof upon the accused