Actus Reus & Mens Rea

📘 Actus Reus & Mens Rea - Criminal Law Flowchart

Master the foundations of criminal liability in English & Welsh law with ease!
This Actus Reus and Mens Rea Flowchart breaks down the two essential elements of any criminal offence—the guilty act and guilty mind—in a concise, visual format. Whether you're revising for exams, tackling problem questions, or delivering legal education, this is your ultimate criminal law study aid.

📘 Covers Key Legal Principles:

• Clear breakdown of actus reus: conduct, omissions, causation, voluntary acts, and liability scenarios

• Full explanation of mens rea: direct intent, oblique intent (Nedrick & Woollin), recklessness, and negligence

• Key doctrines: transferred malice, coincidence of AR & MR, strict liability

• Landmark cases: R v Cunningham, R v Woollin, Thabo-Meli, Street v Mountford, and more

• Linked to statutory law: Criminal Justice Act 1967, Road Traffic Act 1988, and relevant case law

✅ Perfect For:

• Law students studying criminal law (LLB, GDL, SQE, A-level)

• Tutors and lecturers creating revision content

• Solicitors and paralegals needing a refresher or training tool

• Anyone learning UK criminal liability structure