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When can an omission form the actus reus of a criminal offence in English law?

Never — only positive acts can be criminal Only where the defendant owed a recognised duty to act and failed to do so Whenever the defendant feels morally obliged to help Only for road traffic offences

Correct Answer:

Only where the defendant owed a recognised duty to act and failed to do so

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