Arson

Question 1

Arson requires proving what?

Hint: Three points

Answer 1

Either started fire intentionally or recklessly

Damage to property or life

Damage caused by fire or explosives

Question 2

Explain R v Archer

Hint: Permanent or temporary damage

Answer 2

Property maybe damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or temporary impairment in its use of value.

Question 3

What are the three legal types of arson?

Answer 3

Danger to life s267(1)(a)

Property no interest s267(1)(b)

Benefit/Cause loss s267(1)(c)

Question 4

What is the definition of fire?

Hint: Triangle of fire

Answer 4

Fire is the result of combustion, a chemical reaction between fuel, oxygen triggered by heat.

Question 5

Explain R v Smith

Hint: has to be third party

Answer 5

Danger to life should be another person other than the fire starter.

Question 6

Explain R v Morley

Answer 6

Loss is assessed by the extent to which the complainants position prior to the offence has been diminished or impaired.