Justification and excuse Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Justified
A
Person not guilty of an offence and not liable civilly
2
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Protected from criminal responsibility
A
Person not guilty of an offence but civil liability may still arise
3
Q
Section 21
A
Infancy defence
Children under 10
Shall not be convicted
Absolute defence
4
Q
Section 22
A
Infancy defence
Children between 10 and 14
Not convicted of an offence unless they knew the act or omission was wrong or it was contrary to law
5
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6
Q
R v Forrest and Forrest
A
The best evidence possible in the circumstances should be adduced by the prosecution in proof of the victims age
7
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Age of Majority Act Section 5
A
Attainment of particular age
A persons age is expressed in years as of the commencement of the relevant anniversary of date of birth
