fault

Cards (2)

  • fault
    •law generally blames the defendant
    •times the defendant isn't fully liable
    -underage 10 - involuntary acts
    -lack required mens rea -where there is a recognised legal defence
  • exception-strict liability
    Harrow LBC v Shah & Shah
    staff in newsagent told to ask for proof of age before selling lottery tickets. member sold a ticket to a 13yr old, neither Ds saw or were involved but both were liable