Is it a crime?
Crossing the street without using the pedestrian crossing
Crime
How many core elements are there in a crime?
2
What are the two sources of law?
Common and legislative
When you break the law what is it called?
An offence
"Joking" threats online
Crime
What are the two core elements?
Actus Reus (Physical element) & Mens Rea (Fault element)
What is common law?
Common law is law made by judges through decisions in court cases, rather than laws made by parliament.
What are the three parts of a legislation title?
The name of the legislation, the year & the state/territory
Lying on a job application about your experience
Crime
What are the two elements of a physical element?
The physical act or omission (failure to act)
What is legislative law?
Legislative law is law made by parliament.
Can you name an activity that is legal in Australia but is a crime in another country?
Drinking alcohol, adultery, some drug usage
Accidentally damaging a shop display
Not a crime
Can you name a crime relating to the fault of recklessness
Manslaughter
Can common law create new law?
Yes it can fill in gaps in legislation to create new legal principles
What year was the criminal code passed in parliament in QLD?
1899
Recording a conversation in public without telling the other person
Not a crime
Name the four elements of a fault
Intention, Knowledge, Recklessness & Negligence
Where is legislative law created?
In parliament
What section number relates to an individual being innocent until the elements of the offence are proved?
Section 3.2