Mistakes

Question 1

S.8 CJA 1967

Answer 1

Inference of intent/foresight of a particular result based on an objective standard is no longer permitted.

Question 2

Taafe

Answer 2

D’s mistaken belief that he is committing a crime is not mens rea for the criminal offence where the conduct is intrinsically lawful.

Question 3

Graham/Hasan

Answer 3

D’s mistaken belief MUST be reasonable if it is in the existence of circumstances constituting legally adequate duress

Question 4

Yaman

Answer 4

the subjective approach in Gladstone Williams is to be applied to self-defence

Question 5

Armstrong-Braun

Answer 5

Normative standards are to be determined objectively and treated as separate from facts

Question 6

Bailey

Answer 6

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Question 7

Chambers

Answer 7

Raised the issue that ignorance SHOULD be germane where the law is not readily ascertainable (here even the counsel did not know the law had changed)