Common Assault (Technical Assault) This is a common law offence. Actus Reus- D causes V to apprehend immediate physical violence. (fear must be there and then R v Lamb) R v Fagan Events are viewed from V’s prospective‚ not the reasonable person’s. Smith v Chief supt woking police (1983) Assault may be committed by words alone. R v Burstow‚ R v Ireland. Mens Rea- Intention to cause V to apprehendd immediate harm or recklessness as to whether V may apprehend immediate harm. R v Savage ‚ R v Paramenter
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INTRODUCTION TO LAW & CRIMINAL LAW - EXAMPLE OF THEFT CASE STUDY John & Andrew stay in students accommodation together. While shopping at Tesco store John took few sun glasses from the display shelf & places them into Andrew’s pocket. Later John saw a Puma shirt priced at 50$ & swapped the price tag with another shirt marked 30$ & paid the lower price. At the exit point Mark the shop detective blocked Andrew & perform a body search. As a result
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Contemporaneity rule (The coincidence of actus reus and mens rea) It is a principle of English law that the actus reus and mens rea must coincide. That is they must happen at the same time. This is sometimes referred to as the contemporaneity rule or the coincidence of actus reus and mens rea. However‚ the courts often apply a flexible approach in holding that the actus reus is a continuing act. Thabo-Meli v R [1954] 1 WLR 228 Privy Council The four appellants were convicted of murder. They
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is the "wrongful appropriation" and "purloining and publication" of another author’s "language‚ thoughts‚ ideas‚ or expressions‚" and the representation of them as one’s own original work.[1][2] The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules.[3][4][5][6] The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an ideal emerged in Europe only in the 18th century‚ particularly with the Romantic movement. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic
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world and there needs to be steps in place to curb this problem of unethical behaviour. Derived from The European Retail Theft Barometer‚ which is a Europe wide study of crime in the retail sector‚ it has been reported that retail crimes have cost European businesses £29.6 billion in 2001 (Bamfield‚ 2002). Stealing company’s property is defined as ‘any unauthorized appropriation of company property by an employee either for one’s own use of or sale to another. It includes but is not limited to‚ the
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offences have arisen‚ these include theft and burglary. These offences come from the Theft Act 1968. In both of the offences the burden of proof is on the prosecution and the standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt. Theft carries a maximum sentence of seven years and for burglary it is a maximum of fourteen years. Susan may have committed three offences of theft and possible a burglary. Theft is defined in section 1 of the Theft Act 1968‚ and the definition of theft is‚ ‘Dishonestly appropriates
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Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "purloining and publication" of another author’s "language‚ thoughts‚ ideas‚ or expressions‚" and the representation of them as one’s own original work.[1][2] The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules.[3][4][5] The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an ideal emerged in Europe only in the 18th century‚ particularly with the Romantic movement. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic
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plagiarism is now considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics‚ subject to sanctions like expulsion. But in the 20th century this practice has been heightened as the central and representative artistic device. Plagiarism is not a crime per se but is disapproved more on the grounds of moral offence‚ and cases of plagiarism can involve liability for copyright infringement. Legal aspects Thought plagiarism in some contexts is considered theft or stealing from the point of view
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Infosessie thesis Regulation Deadlines: 7 march 2014 (Friday) -2 points on the dissertation’s mark if the deadline is not met Flexibility: the sanction can be lifted by the directeur des études (= pierre-guillaume méon) if latecomers can prove that they started early. Send a report featuring proofs (e-mails‚ negative answers‚ etc). Professors have been and will be sensitised. How to find a supervisor 1. BE Solvay platform http://beta.respublicae.be/memoires.php Log in on www.respublicae
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PLAGIARISM TOPIC OUTLINE: PLAGIARISM I. Causes of Plagiarism A. Students not taught about plagiarism B. Students provided reading material too hard for them C. Students not taught note taking skills II. Consequences of Committing Plagiarism A. Law Suit B. Fines or Jail Sentences C. Ruined Reputation D. Failed Assignment or Course E. Course Failure or Suspension from College. III. The cure
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