2011CriminalLaw3.pptVIP

Elements of An Offence Learning outcomes: By the end of this section, students should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of the constituent elements of the definition of a criminal offence know how to build a defence Analysis of Criminal Offences Every criminal offence is made up of a no. of elements Each of these elements must be proved beyond reasonable doubt before a D can be convicted of the offence he is charged with Analysis of Criminal Offences Traditionally criminal offences are analysed by reference to: actus reus; and mens rea Analysis of Criminal Offences Latin maxim: actus n