Strict Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Common law that mens rea was an essential element to a conviction unless parliament indicates the contrary
A
B V DPP
2
Q
Offences not under strict liability must have some level of mens rea, if this is lacking no conviction can be upheld
A
Sweet V Parsely
3
Q
Need for mens rea can be displaced where the statute is concerned with social policy, i.e public safety
A
Gammon Lt V A-G of Hong Kong
4
Q
While it is presumed mens rea is necessary, in certain cases mental intention was not needed
A
PWR V DPP
