Autonomy, Fault And Individual Responsibility

Question 1

What is autonomy

Answer 1

• legally capable of making ones own decisions, and therefore legally responsible for their consequences

Question 2

How does the law link to autonomy

Answer 2

• the law respects Individuals autonomy by allowing them to Engadget in a wide range of activities/behaviour as long as they do not cause harm/violate legal standards

Question 3

What does autonomy mean in the legal context

Answer 3

Being responsible, Independent and able to speak for oneself free of influences

Question 4

What does Kant say about autonomy

Answer 4

People are moral agents responsible for their choices

Question 5

How does mens rea link to autonomy

Answer 5

It reflects a conscious decision to do wrong

Question 6

How does strict liability contradict autonomy

Answer 6

Strict liability contradicts autonomy by punishing those without fault

Question 7

How does autonomy fit into criminal liability

Answer 7

philosophical underpinning of criminal liability—you are only punished for actions you freely chose to commit

Question 8

Outline a limitation of the rule of autonomy in law

Answer 8

Some people (e.g. mentally ill or coerced) may lack autonomy — should the law accommodate this more?