1. Foundation Law 2013/14
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Lecture 6
Introduction to Criminal Law
Reading List:
 Jacqueline Martin, “GCSE Law”, 5th
edition, Chapter 21- Criminal Law: introduction
Cases:
 R v Lewis (1970)
 R v Smith (1959)
 R v Jordan (1956)
 R v Cheshire (1991)
 R v Mohan (1976)
 Winzar v Chief Constable for Kent (1983)
 Harrow LBC v Shah & Shah (1999)
Preparatory Questions for Seminar 5:
1. Outline and explain the two elements of crime.
2. Explain, by giving an example, of what is meant by a strict liability offence.
3. What is an omission?
4. Explain the standard and burden of proof in criminal law.
5. What is meant by the chain of causation?
Learning Outcomes:
 Outline the elements of crime;
 Understand the different degrees of intent;
 Explain what is a strict liability offence;
 Outline the burden and standard of proof in criminal law; and
 Be able to analyse case law and cite cases in a persuasive manner in an answer.