The Essential Elements of Criminal Offence
In this masterclass you will look at the three crucial elements of a criminal offence (Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Absence of a defence), applying them to different offences including Murder, Blackmail, Theft, Criminal Damage, Offences Against the Person. What are some of the difficulties that proving 'intention/ recklessness' when prosecuting a crime can entail? With background information under your belt, you will then complete a legal exercise together, looking at the Actus Reus and Mens Rea elements required for an offence under the Theft Act 1968 s1 and the Criminal Damage Act 1971 s1(2).
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
In this masterclass you will look at the three crucial elements of a criminal offence (Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Absence of a defence), applying them to different offences including Murder, Blackmail, Theft, Criminal Damage, Offences Against the Person. What are some of the difficulties that proving 'intention/ recklessness' when prosecuting a crime can entail? With background information under your belt, you will then complete a legal exercise together, looking at the Actus Reus and Mens Rea elements required for an offence under the Theft Act 1968 s1 and the Criminal Damage Act 1971 s1(2).
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
In this masterclass you will look at the three crucial elements of a criminal offence (Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Absence of a defence), applying them to different offences including Murder, Blackmail, Theft, Criminal Damage, Offences Against the Person. What are some of the difficulties that proving 'intention/ recklessness' when prosecuting a crime can entail? With background information under your belt, you will then complete a legal exercise together, looking at the Actus Reus and Mens Rea elements required for an offence under the Theft Act 1968 s1 and the Criminal Damage Act 1971 s1(2).
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
