LAW 534 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Reasonable Person, Mens Rea, Actus Reus
16 Mar 2017
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Chapter 3 the actus reus in regulatory offences: a risk-based system page 3-1 . 3:10 introduction: scc has directed that reasonable doubt be put on a spectrum & compared to proof on a balance of probabilities, actus reus engages principles of risk assessment when due diligence engages principles of risk management. 3:20 types of ex post regulation: talking about strict liability defenses only the actus reus part. 3:20:10 precise codified standards: page 3-2, advantage, they can be posted somewhere so everyone knows the standards or can consult the code for clarification, easy to determine if someone committed the offence, disadvantage, precision. If you don"t have a guardrail that doesn"t fit these specific components then you have committed an offence. If you in your contract assume the responsibility to get permits you will be responsible for anything that happens regarding the permits.
