Question

    What is the meaning of ‘mens rea’?

    A Criminal intent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Criminal action Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Innocence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Negligence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Preparation of crime Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In criminal law, mens rea is the mental element of a person's intention to commit a crime; or knowledge that one's action (or lack of action) would cause a crime to be committed. It is considered a necessary element of many crimes

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