Criminal Liability SQE1 FLK2 Study Guide
Actus reus, mens rea, and defences. Eleven chapters cover actus reus and mens rea, strict liability, complicity and joint enterprise, attempts, the major defences (insanity, automatism, duress, self-defence, intoxication, consent), homicide, non-fatal offences, theft, fraud and criminal damage.
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- 11
- Worked MCQs
- 330
- Flashcards
- 375
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Inside the book
All 11 chapters of the Criminal Liability SQE1 notes
The book follows the SRA’s FLK2 specification for Criminal Liability chapter by chapter. Chapter 1 is free to read in the sample.
- 01Free sample
Principles of Criminal Liability
Actus reus, mens rea, causation, omissions, and the fundamental building blocks of criminal liability
30 worked questions · 37 flashcards
- 02
Common Assault and Battery
Common assault, battery, section 47 OAPA 1861, and consent as a defence
30 worked questions · 30 flashcards
- 03
Section 20 and Section 18 OAPA 1861
Unlawful wounding or grievous bodily harm and wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent
30 worked questions · 25 flashcards
- 04
Murder
Actus reus and mens rea of murder, mandatory life sentence, and reform proposals
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 05
Manslaughter
Voluntary manslaughter (loss of control, diminished responsibility) and involuntary manslaughter (unlawful act, gross negligence)
30 worked questions · 38 flashcards
- 06
Theft
The elements of theft under section 1 Theft Act 1968 — appropriation, property, belonging to another, dishonesty, and intention to permanently deprive
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 07
Robbery, Burglary and Related Theft Offences
Robbery (s.8), burglary (s.9), aggravated vehicle-taking (s.12A), and handling stolen goods (s.22)
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 08
Fraud
Fraud by false representation, abuse of position, and failing to disclose under the Fraud Act 2006
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 09
Criminal Damage
Simple criminal damage, aggravated criminal damage, and arson under the Criminal Damage Act 1971
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 10
General Defences
Self-defence, defence of another, and intoxication
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
- 11
Parties to Crime and Inchoate Offences
Principal offenders, accomplices, and the inchoate offence of attempt
30 worked questions · 35 flashcards
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What you get
Everything in the Criminal Liability guide
- 11 chapters of notes: actus reus, mens rea, strict liability, complicity and joint enterprise, attempts, defences, homicide, non-fatal offences, theft, fraud, criminal damage
- 330 worked SBA questions with full explanations citing the Theft Act 1968, OAPA 1861, Homicide Act 1957 and the key authorities
- 375 flashcards organised by chapter for spaced repetition
- Glossary of criminal-law concepts, plus an alphabetical index
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