Law · Year 12 · Criminal Law - Foundations and Non-Fatal Offences · 3.º Período
General Elements of Criminal Liability
Students explore the foundational concepts of actus reus and mens rea. They will analyse omissions, causation, and different types of fault.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA A-Level Law 3.3.1.1 General elements of liabilityOCR H415/01 3.1 Rules and theory of criminal law
About This Topic
Students explore the foundational concepts of actus reus and mens rea. They will analyse omissions, causation, and different types of fault.
Key Questions
- What constitutes an actus reus?
- How is legal and factual causation established?
- What is the difference between direct intent, oblique intent, and recklessness?
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