Strict Liability

Question 1

Common law that mens rea was an essential element to a conviction unless parliament indicates the contrary

Answer 1

B V DPP

Question 2

Offences not under strict liability must have some level of mens rea, if this is lacking no conviction can be upheld

Answer 2

Sweet V Parsely

Question 3

Need for mens rea can be displaced where the statute is concerned with social policy, i.e public safety

Answer 3

Gammon Lt V A-G of Hong Kong

Question 4

While it is presumed mens rea is necessary, in certain cases mental intention was not needed

Answer 4

PWR V DPP