Criminal Law Quiz on Actus Reus

Which of the following is NOT a component of actus reus?

• Intent

• Result

• Circumstances

• Conduct

In the context of actus reus, what is required for a bodily movement to be considered an act?

• It must be involuntary

• It must be planned

• It must be voluntary

• It must be harmful

Which case established that no act is punishable if it is done involuntarily?

• R v Dunn

• Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland

• Deyemi case

• Hayward case

What is an example of a statutory crime of omission?

• Assault

• Murder

• Theft

• Failing to wear a seatbelt

What is a crime of possession?

• A crime involving an act

• A crime involving a failure to act

• A crime involving being in a prohibited situation

• A crime involving the possession of a prohibited article

What must be proven for a defendant to be liable for a crime of omission?

• The defendant had intent

• The defendant was present at the scene

• The defendant was aware of the law

• The defendant had a duty to act

In which situation can a person be guilty of murder by omission?

• When they are not present

• When they plan a murder

• When they fail to feed a child

• When they witness a crime

What does the term 'voluntary' mean in the context of actus reus?

• The act is done in public

• The act is done without control by the mind

• The act is done with intent

• The act is done with planning

What is the significance of the case Morby (1882) in relation to omissions?

• It defined statutory crimes

• It showed that causation must be proven

• It clarified the duty of care

• It established the definition of murder

What is the consequence of a defendant acting in a state of automatism?

• They are not criminally liable

• They are guilty of the crime

• They are given a warning

• They are charged with a lesser crime