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Criminal Law (Component 1, Section B)
Quick questions on Elements of criminal liability - OCR A-Level Law Component 1
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What is mens rea?Show answer
The mens rea is the guilty mind required for the offence. The two main forms are:
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Explain, with examples, the circumstances in which a person can be criminally liable for an omission. [12 marks]
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Anna pushes Ben during an argument. Ben, who has an unusually thin skull, falls, hits his head and dies. Discuss whether Anna caused Ben's death.
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