1. Strict Liability Date: Tuesday, 15 January 2019 Lesson Outcomes:
Describe the concept of strict liability, including leading authority
Analyse the arguments for strict liability offences
Evaluate whether the current position on strict liability is satisfactory
Specification links:
Strict liability, including areas of application, and reasons for its imposition.
Key vocabulary
Mens rea, actus reus, strict liability
Starter: You have 5 minutes to look over your notes on actus reus & mens rea ready for a quiz!
5 minutes 1

2. Give 3 situations where an omission can be sufficient for the actus reus (include authority).
Briefly describe the but for test in causation (include the leading case).
Give 2 examples of events that can break the chain of causation (include authority).
Give a case in which it was held that the chain of causation was not broken by medical treatment.
What is the test of indirect/oblique intention and which case does this test come from?
In criminal law, when is a defendant reckless? (include the leading authority).

3. Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Tugrul
Mary
Shaquille
1) Myles
2) Maaz
2) James
2) Yasmin-Mae
2) Tariq
3) Elena
3) Matt
3) Will
3) Ellie
4) Wiktoria
4) Millie
4) Taylor
4) Erol
* Pauline

4. RECIPROCAL READING p.194-195 Assigned roles:
‘BIG BOSS’ – tells the group what to read. Makes sure everyone joins in. Decide when to stop and start reading. Will instruct the others when to carry out their roles.
‘SUMMARISER’ – tell the group what you have read in your own words. You must only summarise the important information. Be concise!
‘QUESTIONER’ – after reading, ask questions which will help the group to understand what has been read.
‘CLARIFIER’ – highlights anything you do not understand or require help defining.

5. BLOOMS STICKS Low order High order Knowledge Comprehension Application
DESCRIBE, DEFINE, STATE, IDENTIFY
Low order
Knowledge
COMPARE, EXPLAIN, SUMMARISE
Comprehension
CLASSIFY, GIVE EXAMPLES
Application
CATEGORISE, COMPARE & CONTRAST,
PROS & CONS
Analysis
SOLUTION TO…, COMPOSE, CREATE,
PROPOSE AN ALTERNATIVE
JUSTIFY, IN YOUR OPINION, CRITICISE, PERSUADE
Synthesis
Evaluation
High order

6. Briefly explain the meaning of, and the reasons for, strict liability in criminal offences. (8 marks)
Potential Content
(A) Brief explanation of the meaning of offences of strict liability, ie offences requiring no mens rea with respect to some/all of the actus reus. Possible reference to both statutory and common law offences. Possible discussion of absolute liability.
Cases and/or examples in support, eg A/G v PYA Quarries, Harrow LBC v Shah, Blake, Smedleys v Breed, Alphacell v Woodward.
Brief explanation of the reasons for offences of strict liability, ie regulatory offences designed to protect public interest; easier to prove; saving court time; etc.
NB Max 5 if either ‘reasons for’ or ‘meaning of’ omitted
Mark Bands
The student deals with (A) as follows: one sound.
The student deals with (A) as follows: one clear.
The student deals with (A) as follows: one some.
The student demonstrates limited understanding capacity for explanation or mistakes and confusion fundamentally undermine a more substantial attempt at explanation.