Reference no: EM133690933
Assignment:
Remember and understand
1. Identify and explain the two elements of a crime.
2. Distinguish between the burden of proof and the standard of proof in a criminal case.
Examine and apply
3. 'The offence of supplying alcohol to young people aged under 18 years on licensed premises is a strict liability offence.' Explain what this statement means.
4. Do you think that parliament should be allowed to create crimes of strict liability? Justify your response.
5. Read the scenario 'High Court doli incapax ruling'.
a. What did the prosecution need to prove for RP to be found guilty?
b. How did the High Court summarise the criminal law principle of doli incapax?
c. Why was RP acquitted of the crimes?
Reflect and evaluate
6. Read the scenario 'Raise the age pressures'.
a. Describe the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria.
b. Suggest two reasons why the age of criminal responsibility is being raised in Victoria.
c. Form small groups and discuss whether or not the age of criminal responsibility should be raised in Victoria. Prepare a summary of your discussions.