Criminal Law (LX1602)

This document consists of detailed notes from a criminal lecture on actus reus. It explains the principles of criminal liability 1; actus reus as well as the types of actus reus elements, the requirements, exceptions etc. all referenced with case law to use in the final exam.

These notes contain so much information, including key cases, and statutes. These notes helped me during exam revision, as during seminar prep, as well my mid term exam. I believe these notes is what led to my success In this course (first class with distinction). Hopefully, these notes will be of equal use to you as well.

Notes on my lecture about actus reus

Criminal law refers to a body of laws that apply to criminal acts. The main theories for criminal law include: to deter crime, to reform the perpetrator, to provide retribution for the act, and to prevent further crimes. This document is a full outline on burglary and criminal damage with a full of overview of relevant case authorities, including statutes and key details which can be used for exam revision and coursework.