CRI225H1 Lecture : CRI225 Actus Reus 1 - Acts, Omissions, and Voluntariness University of Toronto notes

• School: UTSG
• Department: Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
• Course: CRI225H1

Document Summary

Actus reus i acts, omissions, and voluntariness. In our first two classes we looked at the foundations and constitutional context of criminal. In particular, we considered the role of parliament in enacting criminal offences and the law in canada role of judges in. Determining constitutional limits division of powers and charter compliance. Today, we"re beginning the core portion of this course, namely the essential elements of offences. Over the next 6 classes we"re going to be exploring: Constitutional requirements that set minimum standards for the elements of offences. This requires that we develop skills both in reading case law (which we"ve already begun) and interpreting statutes. Offences are like recipes all elements (ingredients) must be present and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. There are 2 essential elements of any criminal offence. Actus non facit nisi mens sit rea = an act does not make a person guilty, unless the mind is guilty.