Reckless disregard

Question 1

Arson (Reckless Disregard)

Act section penalty

Answer 1

Section 267(3)
Crimes Act 1961
P: 5 Years Imprisonment

Question 2

Reckless disregard

Ingredients

Answer 2

• Intentionally
• Damages By Fire OR Damages by Means of Explosives
• Any Property
• With Reckless Disregard for Safety of Other Property

Question 3

What must be proved in relation to “Reckless Disregard?”

Answer 3

The offender INTENDED to
damage some property

Recognising there was a risk
of damaging other property

as a consequence
but proceeded regardless of the risk.

Question 4

Reckless Disregard

Answer 4

Case Law - R v HARNEY
Reckless means a conscious or deliberate taking of an unjustified risk. In New Zealand it involves proof that the consequences complained of could have well happened together with an intention to continue the course of conduct regardless of the risk.