The Elements Of Actus Reus (7)

What are the major elements of Actus Reus? In this video, we go further in detail in order to explain the various element attributed to the principle of Actus Reus and their importance, further clarifying its definition in the meantime and what it can include (for example an act or an omission which is known as conduct, the existence of surrounding circumstances & the occurrence of a result and its causes), while making a clear distinction between it and Mens Rea. The elements of Actus Reus are then elaborated upon; mainly including the requirement of an act (a wrongful act) to be carried out and its two components: existence of bodily movement (as illustrated by R v Hayward [1908]) and the need for voluntary body movement (as illustrated by Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland [1963] and Hill v Baxter [1968]). Moving on from this, we transition into the need for the defendant to have the capacity to control their movement in order for Actus Reus to be established, from which stem the defences for criminal liability (including automatism and insanity).

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