Accomplices Flashcards
1
Q
MR NCB v Gamble
A
There are two elements to the MR
a) Intention to aid
b) Knowledge of the circumstances
2
Q
Bainbridge
A
Detail need not be known but an awareness that the principal was going to commit some form of illegal act is sufficient to establish MR
3
Q
Maxwell
A
Led members of UVF to pub where principals threw in pipe bomb
- Argued he did not know what they were going to do
- It is enough that the offence committed by the principle is within the range of possible offences which the accomplice intentionally assisted or encouraged him to commit
4
Q
Jogee/ Ruddock
A
In the past they tended to say that if accomplice had foresight they automatically had intent
Realised that actual proof of intent needed
Jogee confirms:
- ‘Foresight is proof of intent only. It is not synonymous with intent.’
5
Q
Gilmour
A
You are liable to the extent of your own MR
e.g. Gary has a gun and Patrick has no idea and did not give any thought to the possibility that he would, he is not an accomplice to murder
