Legal Concept: Omission as Unlawful Conduct
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What is the additional duty beyond preventing assault that courts have held in relation to detainees?

  • Provide legal counsel
  • Arrange transportation
  • Administer medical treatment (correct)
  • Secure employment post-release

    • In what circumstances does a duty to protect or act extend to privately employed individuals?

  • When they have the function to protect or assist (correct)
  • When they are volunteers
  • When they are not under contract
  • When they are off-duty

    • What limits the duty owed by privately employed individuals who are in a protective role?

  • Job title
  • Employment contract terms and conditions (correct)
  • Employer's mood
  • Nationality

    • Who are considered quasi-public officials in the context of providing protection or medical assistance?

    <p>Lifeguards and security guards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be proven by the state beyond reasonable doubt in situations where there is a legal duty to prevent harm?

    <p>Means and opportunity were present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can a person be held liable for harm according to the text?

    <p>If they had the power to prevent harm but chose not to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes the scope of liability for quasi-public officials as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The terms of their employment contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes the duty of lifeguards employed at private clubs according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Terms and conditions of the employment contract&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Means and opportunity' refer to what concept in determining liability for harm?

    <p>'Power to prevent'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Unlawful omission' refers to what in the context of causing harm?

    <p>'Failure to do what one should'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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