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What is the Actus Reus of a crime?

Actus Reus is all the element of a crime expect the mental element (state of mind of the offender). It is Latin for 'guilty act'; that is, the action of an offender that is against the law.
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Discuss Roz’s possible criminal liability for property offences in relation to Dale’s house and his watch. [25 marks] http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-LAW04-QP-JUN15.PDF

1st potential offence is burglary, can be spotted by Roz's entrance into Dale's house. Would have to outline burglary, stating the act it is defined by (s9 Theft Act 1968). Would have to satisfy the requirem...
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What is the difference between assault and battery?

As James J stated in the case of Fagan v MPC: Although "assault" is an independent crime and is to be treated as such, for practical purposes today "assault" is generally synonymous with ...
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Explain the law on making off without payment.

Making off without payment is defined under S.3 Theft Act 1978. A person may be found guilty of the offence if they dishonestly make off from the spot where payment is required or expected for goods supplied...
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Discuss the impact of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 on those required to attend jury service (11)

Introduction (What was the law before the Criminal Justice Act 2003) Prior to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJA 2003) the Juries Act 1974 set out the eligibility and disqualification criteria for jurors. It...
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