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Explain the concept of "actus reus" and "mens rea" and strict liability. Do you think that there should be strict liability for a crime where there was no prior intention to commit the offence? "A crime is an unlawful act or default which is an offence against the public and renders the person guilty of the act or default liable to legal punishment." 1 In relation to the question... The essay will be divided into two sections. The first section of the essay will explain the principles of actus reus, mens rea and strict liability. The second section of this essay will discuss the opinions and criticisms of the law relating to strict liability. In addition, a conclusion on the arguments as to whether strict liability is fair will be reached and suggestion son reform will be made. *elements of a crime. A- To find a person guilty of a crime, two elements must be...

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