Actus reus in criminal law Flashcards
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What is actus reus
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A Latin term used in criminal law to refer to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offence
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What must a person have to be criminally liable
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Actus reus and men’s rea
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What forms can actus reus take
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Voluntary physical movement, failure to act when there is a legal duty to do so or a prohibited result caused by the defendants conduct
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What can voluntary physical movement involve
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Actions such as assault, theft, or murder
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What does failure to act (omission) include
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If there is a legal duty to act, such as a parents duty to provide for their child, a failure to fulfill that duty may be considered a criminal offence
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