State of Affairs

• What can the actus reus (AR) be in some crimes?

  A state of affairs (a particular set of circumstances)
• In the context of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, what is sufficient for a defendant to be responsible?

  Having an offensive weapon in a public place
• What is not required for a defendant under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 regarding the weapon?

  The weapon does not have to be visible
• What are 'absolute liability' offences?

  Offences where the defendant is convicted due to a state of affairs he did not enter into voluntarily
• What was the situation of Larsonneur in relation to her deportation?

  She was ordered to leave the UK and was deported back against her will
• What happened to Larsonneur after she landed in Ireland?

  She was immediately deported back to the UK
• What was the outcome for Larsonneur after being deported back to the UK?

  She was arrested and convicted for being back in the UK