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In what way does the law's description of the necessary external circumstance of the offence sometimes require careful judicial analysis?
In what way does the law's description of the necessary external circumstance of the offence sometimes require careful judicial analysis?
- Because it is always vague and controversial
- Due to the need for proving the act beyond a reasonable doubt
- When it involves proving the mental state of the offender
- When it involves a minimal form of an act or is vague (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a situation where the act requirement is difficult and often controversial?
Which of the following is an example of a situation where the act requirement is difficult and often controversial?
- Stealing
- Assault
- Screaming in a public place (correct)
- Using insulting or obscene language
In the case of R. v. Lohnes, what was the issue the court was considering?
In the case of R. v. Lohnes, what was the issue the court was considering?
- The mental state of the offender
- The standard of proof required
- The definition of a public place
- What constitutes a public disturbance (correct)
What makes shouting, swearing, and singing not criminal offences on their own, according to the court in R. v. Lohnes?
What makes shouting, swearing, and singing not criminal offences on their own, according to the court in R. v. Lohnes?
What is the Act Requirement generally focused on for each criminal offence?
What is the Act Requirement generally focused on for each criminal offence?
Why are shouting, swearing, and singing not considered criminal offences on their own, according to the court in R. v. Lohnes?
Why are shouting, swearing, and singing not considered criminal offences on their own, according to the court in R. v. Lohnes?
What does s. 175(1) (a) make it an offence to do in or near a public place, according to R. v. Lohnes?
What does s. 175(1) (a) make it an offence to do in or near a public place, according to R. v. Lohnes?
Why does the law's description of the necessary external circumstance of the offence sometimes require careful judicial analysis?
Why does the law's description of the necessary external circumstance of the offence sometimes require careful judicial analysis?
What was the issue the court was considering in R. v. Lohnes?
What was the issue the court was considering in R. v. Lohnes?
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