strict liability

Question 1

what is strict liability?

Answer 1

requires only actus reus-it is not necessary to show mens rea

Question 2

examples of strict liability offenses.

Answer 2

illegal parking
trading standards 
food safety law
pollution and environmental offences
sale of alcohol, tobacco or lottery tickets to under-age children

Question 3

2 questions to help decide whether an offence is one of strict liability?

Answer 3

1) do the words used in Act imply strict liability?

2) is the offence really criminal or merely regulatory?

Question 4

indication of strict liability in act case

Answer 4

gammon ltd vs Attorney general