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Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions
Strict, vicarious, and corporate liability
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Which of the following is an accurate explanation of a strict liability offence?
An offence which does not require proof of fault
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An offence which does not require proof of
mens rea
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An offence which does not require proof of
actus reus
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An offence which does not require proof of
mens rea
in respect of at least one element of
actus reus
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Which of the following statements about absolute liability is FALSE?
Absolute liability is a form of strict liability
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Absolute liability offences require proof of a voluntary act
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Absolute liability does not require proof of
mens rea
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Absolute liability offences are also known as "state of affairs" crimes
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Which of the following factors is NOT a valid consideration in determining whether an offence is one of strict liability?
Whether the defendant was aware of the elements of the offence
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Whether the offence is "truly criminal" or a regulatory offence
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Whether the statute involves an issue of social concern
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Whether strict liability would encourage greater vigilance
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Which of the following is NOT a valid justification for strict liability?
The imposition of strict liability is necessary for the protection of the public
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Strict liability offences are easier to prove
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Strict liability offences satisfy the principle of
actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
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Strict liability offences usually carry only a small penalty
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Which of the following refers to the imposition of liability on a defendant for the acts and omissions of another person?
Strict liability
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Vicarious liability
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Corporate liability
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Accessorial liability
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Which of the following refers to the imposition of liability on a person without proof of a fault element?
Strict liability
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Vicarious liability
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Corporate liability
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Accessorial liability
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Which of the following refers to the imposition of criminal liability on a company for the criminal act of a director or senior manager?
Accessorial liability
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Strict liability
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Vicarious liability
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Corporate liability
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Which of the following statements is a FALSE representation?
An employer may be an accessory to a crime committed by an employee if it is committed in the course of their employment
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An employer may be vicariously liable in tort for an act of an employee carried out in the course of their employment
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An employer may be vicariously criminally liable for an act of an employee under the delegation principle
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An employer may be vicariously criminally liable for an act of an employee under the attribution principle
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A corporation has its own legal personality
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A corporation may not be convicted of a criminal offence
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A corporation may sue or be sued in its own name
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A corporation may commit a tort
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Which of the following is NOT an authority for the proposition that there is a presumption that
mens rea
is required in a criminal offence?
Sherras v De Rutzen
(1895)
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Sweet v Parsley
(1970)
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Gammon (Hong Kong) Ltd v Attorney general of Hong Kong
(1985
)
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Larsonneur
(1933)
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