Criminal Liability

Actus reus, mens rea, causation, omissions, and the fundamental building blocks of criminal liability

Common assault, battery, section 47 OAPA 1861, and consent as a defence

Unlawful wounding or grievous bodily harm and wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent

Actus reus and mens rea of murder, mandatory life sentence, and reform proposals

Voluntary manslaughter (loss of control, diminished responsibility) and involuntary manslaughter (unlawful act, gross negligence)

The elements of theft under section 1 Theft Act 1968 — appropriation, property, belonging to another, dishonesty, and intention to permanently deprive

Robbery (s.8), burglary (s.9), aggravated vehicle-taking (s.12A), and handling stolen goods (s.22)

Fraud by false representation, abuse of position, and failing to disclose under the Fraud Act 2006

Simple criminal damage, aggravated criminal damage, and arson under the Criminal Damage Act 1971

Self-defence, defence of another, and intoxicication

Principal offenders, accomplices, and the inchoate offence of attempt