NPPF Step 2 Inspector Practice Questions - National Police Promotion Framework Step 2 Legal Examination - Inspector Exam - NPPF Step 2 Inspector Practice Questions - National Police Promotion Framework Step 2 Legal Examination

Question 1

Under English criminal law, which statement best describes actus reus?

The external conduct element of an offence, which may include an act, omission or state of affairs The defendant's motive for committing the offence Only the defendant's intention or recklessness A civil claim for damages

Correct Answer:

The external conduct element of an offence, which may include an act, omission or state of affairs

Question 2

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

Question 3

In Cunningham recklessness, what must the prosecution prove about the defendant's state of mind?

That a reasonable person would have foreseen the risk, regardless of what the defendant foresaw That the defendant intended the exact consequence that occurred That the defendant foresaw the risk of the prohibited consequence and went on to take it unjustifiably That the defendant was negligent by civil standards only

Correct Answer:

That the defendant foresaw the risk of the prohibited consequence and went on to take it unjustifiably

Question 4

What is the mental element traditionally required for murder in English law?

Negligence as to causing death Recklessness as to any bodily harm Strict liability with no mental element Malice aforethought, meaning an intention to kill or to cause grievous bodily harm

Correct Answer:

Malice aforethought, meaning an intention to kill or to cause grievous bodily harm

Question 5

Which defence may reduce murder to voluntary manslaughter where the defendant lost self-control?

Loss of control under ss.54–55 Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Diminished responsibility under the Homicide Act 1957 as amended Insanity under the M'Naghten rules Automatism

Correct Answer:

Loss of control under ss.54–55 Coroners and Justice Act 2009

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