Cambridge International A Level · Law (9084)

Actus reus: the conduct element: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the term used in criminal law to describe the physical element or the prohibited conduct of an offence?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the subjective test for recklessness as established in R v Cunningham (1957) and reaffirmed in R v G and another (2003)?

Question 3

1 mark

In B v DPP (2000), the House of Lords considered the requirement of mens rea for a statutory offense. Which principle regarding fault did this case reinforce?

Question 4

1 mark

In criminal law, which case established that an actus reus can be found in a 'state of affairs' where the defendant's actions were technically involuntary?

Question 5

1 mark

Which legal principle is applied when the actus reus and mens rea do not occur at the exact same moment, but are treated as a single event?

Question 6

2 marks

In the study of criminal law, define the concept of subjective recklessness as established in R v G and R (2003).

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Question 7

4 marks

Under what specific condition does a duty of care through a 'special relationship' create an actus reus by omission? Provide one case example.

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Question 8

6 marks

Using the principle established in R v Woollin (1998), explain the two-part test a jury must apply to find oblique intention for a serious crime.

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Question 9

3 marks

Define the term actus reus and describe three different situations where the law imposes a duty to act, which can lead to criminal liability through an omission.

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Question 10

4 marks

Describe the development of the subjective test for recklessness in criminal law. How does the decision in R v G and another (2003) define the current standard for a reckless act?

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