CILEX Criminal Law - Paper 2

The defence of duress is NOT available for which offence? A) Theft B) Criminal damage C) Murder D) Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Robbery under s8 Theft Act 1968 requires: A) Theft with the use or threat of force immediately before or at the time of stealing B) Theft using a weapon C) Theft from a commercial premises D) Theft involving more than one defendant

Oblique intention in criminal law was defined by the House of Lords in: A) R v Mohan B) R v Woollin C) R v Cunningham D) R v Caldwell

Criminal damage under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 requires: A) Intention or recklessness as to the destruction or damage of property belonging to another B) Only intention to damage property C) Negligence in handling another's property D) Strict liability for any damage caused

Explain the law relating to omissions in criminal law. In what circumstances can a failure to act give rise to criminal liability? Discuss the recognised duty situations with reference to relevant case authorities.

Discuss the offence of fraud by false representation under section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006. Explain the elements of the offence, the meaning of 'false representation', and compare this offence with the old deception offences under the Theft Acts.

Explain the defence of loss of control under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 ss54-55. Discuss how this defence differs from the former defence of provocation, and outline the three components that must be established.

Discuss the principles of accessorial liability (secondary participation) in criminal law. Explain how a person may be liable as an accessory, the mens rea required, and the impact of R v Jogee on the law relating to joint enterprise.