NIE Practice Questions - National Investigators' Examination (College Of Policing) Exam

Which statement best describes mens rea in English criminal law as tested on the NIE?

It always means the defendant must have planned the crime for weeks It is only the physical act of the crime It is the mental element of an offence (for example intention or recklessness) It is automatically proved whenever actus reus is proved

Correct Answer:

It is the mental element of an offence (for example intention or recklessness)

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