## A Comprehensive Analysis of Actus Reus in English Criminal Law In English criminal law, the phrase ‘actus reus’ is familiar to any student embarking on the study of crime and punishment. Derived from Latin, meaning ‘guilty act,’ actus reus...

## The Contemporaneity Rule in Criminal Law: Coincidence of Actus Reus and Mens Rea In criminal law, the force of prosecution is not merely in the deed committed, but also in the mind with which it is done. Two foundational concepts lie at the heart...

Automatism in English Criminal Law: Limits, Issues and Reform Options

## Automatism in Criminal Law: Examining the Boundaries, Challenges, and Prospects for Reform The doctrine of automatism stands as one of the more enigmatic and controversial defences in English criminal law. At its core lies a principle fundamental...

## Factors Affecting Jury Decision Making Juries are the cornerstone of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, embodying the principle that a person should be tried by a group of their peers rather than by the state alone. The jury’s role...

Actus Reus and Omissions in English Criminal Law: Case Analysis

## The Actus Reus of a Crime and Omission as Actus Reus: An Analytical Exploration Criminal law in the United Kingdom, as in most developed jurisdictions, rests upon the bedrock principles of *actus reus* and *mens rea*—the guilty act and guilty...