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In the criminal law, how does criminal liability for omissions arise?

For criminal liability to arise, there must be both the actus reus ( guilty act) and the mens rea (guilty mind). If the actus reus and the mens rea are established and there is no valid defence, then the def...
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How can I prepare for the essay part of the LNAT?

When Admissions Tutors read your LNAT essay, they want to see three things: a clear argument; supported and developed by evidence or logic; written in an interesting and engaging way. Tutors know that this w...
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What is the test for a duty of care in the Tort of Negligence?

There is no clear answer to this question because the scope of the tort of negligence is so varied. Broadly there are three tests, though it remains unclear what test is most appropriate when. In Caparo Indu...
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What is the meaning of actus reus and mens rea?

Actus reus and mens rea are latin terms used in Criminal Law in England and Wales. Actus reus refers to the, "guilty act" of a crime, and mens rea refers to the, "guilty mind" of a crime....
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Outline criticisms surrounding the current law on murder.

One criticism with the law on murder is the wide mens rea element. The mens rea for murder is with malice aforethought express or implied, meaning someone with the direct intention to kill (Mohan) will be li...
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