Other Study Notes

Question 0

What is Mens Rea?

Answer 0

It is the intent of the offender. It refers to the persons guilty knowledge or what was in their mind when when they did the Actus Reus.

Question 1

What is Actus Reus?

Answer 1

It is the physical act or effort required to carry out the offence.

eg. Punching a person in the face.

Question 2

How do we prove Mens Rea?

Answer 2

Means of the physical act (the offenders conduct at the time of the offence).

Statements of intent before the Actus Reus.

Admissions made after the Actus Reus.

Accounts from witnesses.