Units and Topics
The following units are part of the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Law. course
Understand the elements of a crime
The following topic forms part of the Unit Aspects of Legal Liability.
Understand the elements of a crime:
Elements of a crime: differences between criminal offence and civil action; differences between legal and moral rules; the function of criminal law; double jeopardy.
The actus reus of a crime: causation; voluntary; involuntary and positive actions; omissions.
The mens rea and fault: intention; subjective recklessness; transferred malice; negligence and duty of care;strict liability; a state of affairs.
Application of concepts to specific non-fatal offences: assault; battery; actual bodily harm; wounding;grievous bodily harm.
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Essays
- Briefly outline the law relating to assault
- Outline the law relating to malicious wounding
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- Describe and illustrate the rules on causation and remoteness of damage in tort.
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- Explain the meaning of the term 'causation'.
- Explain the meaning of 'transferred malice'.
- Explain how an omission can be the basis of the actus reus of a crime.
- Discuss the extent to which the law on omissions offers protection to those who need it whilst also sending a strong deterrent message in the right circumstances.
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