CRIM 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Actus Reus, Abettor, Mens Rea
8 Aug 2015
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Chapter 7 modes of participation in crime and inchoate offences. The actus reus elements of aiding and abetting: passive acquiescence (acceptance/consent w/o protest) or mere presence at crime not sufficient condition for purpose of establishing aiding/abetting, e. g. Both father and step mother abusing child, child eventually dies but neither parent taking blame for it. Court doesn"t have to decide who did it as they are both charged w/ murder. The mens reus of elements of aiding and abetting. Roach (2004: if person charged w/ offence based on aiding/abetting must prove that accused acted w/ intention or wilful blindness and mere recklessness is not sufficient. Aiding and abetting in the context of the purchase of illegal drugs: extent to which person who provide incidental assistance to those who purchase illegal drugs shud be held responsible for axns, e. g. Tanover and gerol (1985: gerol gave moon an explosive not knowing what it was to be used for.
