Criminal Law (LAW1260)

This document provides an in-depth exploration of Criminal Law, covering fundamental principles and key legal concepts essential for understanding criminal liability. It is structured into five key topics, each addressing crucial aspects of crime and its legal interpretation: Topic 1 - Introduction to Criminal Law A foundational overview of criminal law, including its purpose, sources, and the distinction between criminal and civil law. Topic 2 - Elements of a Crime I (Actus Reus - Part...

An analysis of causation in criminal law, differentiating between factual causation ("but for" test) and legal causation (intervening acts and foreseeability).

A thorough explanation of recklessness in criminal law, distinguishing between subjective and objective recklessness, along with an overview of knowledge, rashness, and negligence as mental states in criminal offenses.

A breakdown of mens rea (mental element of a crime), examining the different types of intention: - Basic, specific, and ulterior intent - Direct intention vs. oblique intention (including case law explanations)

A detailed discussion on actus reus, the physical element of a crime, including voluntary and involuntary actions, omissions, and automatism as a defense.

Notes from all the lectures of both semesters of criminal law in University of Leeds, except the last topic. Most of them are complete and some of them are rewatched to ensure that everything was taken into account. The first semester are the best ones but all lessons were attended.

The legality of self defence in criminal law

provides in depth detail on seminar notes from youth crime and justice module

The law of omissions should remain the same so people are not charged for actions that they didn't do. Discussion.