men's rea of unlawful act

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  • It must be proven that the defendant had the men's rea of the unlawful act. The defendant doesn't need to realise that their unlawful act is in fact unlawful or dangerous.
  • what is the significance of the case of DPP v Newbury and Jones?
    It shows that It must be proven that the defendant had the men's rea of the unlawful act. The defendant doesn't need to realise that their unlawful act is in fact unlawful or dangerous.
  • what case shows that It must be proven that the defendant had the men's rea of the unlawful act. The defendant doesn't need to realise that their unlawful act is in fact unlawful or dangerous?
    r v newbury and jones