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Criminal liability at a glance

Criminal liability at a glance

Flowchart of criminal liability showing actus reus, mens rea, coincidence, offences against the person, property offences, and attempt

The prosecution normally carries the burden of proof, and the court must be sure of guilt. For most offences, liability is built from actus reus, mens rea, and coincidence, following the golden thread in Woolmington v DPP.

The rules of criminal law Lesson

  1. A Level
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Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Law The rules of criminal law. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.