Rules Of Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
Actus reus definition
A
An act, omission or state of affairs that is the prohibited conduct in an offence
2
Q
Men’s rea definition.
A
Mental element (guilty mind)
3
Q
Strict liability
A
Exceptions to the rule of both actus reus and men’s rea
Only need to prove actus reus
4
Q
Standard of proof in criminal
A
Beyond reasonable doubt
5
Q
Standard of proof in civil cases
A
On the balance of probabilities
6
Q
Burden of proof is on
A
Prosecution
Must prove actus reus and men’s rea
