Actus reus

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What is meant by the term "actus reus"?

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Which categories of conduct can be covered by the actus reus?

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What is the ordinary structure of criminal liability?

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Can criminal liability exist in the absence of an actus reus?

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What is meant by the term "mens rea"?

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Is dishonesty considered to be part of the actus reus or mens rea?

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Is the word "sexual" used as part of an actus reus or a mens rea?

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What is the mens rea of murder?

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To find a Defendant criminally liable, what elements need to be proven, and to what level?

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What are the three main sub-categories of actus reus?

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Do we require the definition of any given criminal offence to specify a conduct element?

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What are the three ingredients required for imposing criminal liability based on an omission?

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Do we require the definition of any given criminal offence to specify a circumstances element?

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Can circumstances alone make the act of a given behaviour "criminal?"

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Is causation a separate issue from the actus reus?

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What is a conduct crime?

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What is a result crime?

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Is there a general rule confirming which offences are recognised in law as being one that is capable of "commission by omission"?

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Can homicide offences be committed by omission?

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Is a "duty of care" different to a "duty to act"?

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In what specific sets of circumstances will a "duty to act" arise?

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Is there a set rule on how we distinguish what is an act, and what is an omission?

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What is the test for causation?

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What is causation in fact?

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What is causation in law?

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What question does the "but for" test ask?

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When will an "Act of God" break the chain of causation?

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When will V's acts break the chain of causation?

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When will the acts of a third party break the chain of causation?

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