In the strict liability offence of selling alcohol to a 16-year-old, which of the following must be proven?
(A) Mens rea
(B) Causation
(C) Actus reus
(D) Recklessness - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 4 - 2013 - Paper 1
Question 4
In the strict liability offence of selling alcohol to a 16-year-old, which of the following must be proven?
(A) Mens rea
(B) Causation
(C) Actus reus
(D) Recklessnes... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:In the strict liability offence of selling alcohol to a 16-year-old, which of the following must be proven?
(A) Mens rea
(B) Causation
(C) Actus reus
(D) Recklessness - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 4 - 2013 - Paper 1
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Actus reus
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In the context of strict liability offences, the actus reus, or the physical act, must be proven. For selling alcohol to a minor (in this case, a 16-year-old), it must be demonstrated that the sale occurred, regardless of the seller's intention or knowledge.
