Causation as Part of Actus Reus

Causation as Part of Actus Reus - Criminal Law Flowchart

Struggling with causation in English & Welsh criminal law?
This Causation as Part of Actus Reus Flowchart visually breaks down one of the most challenging areas of criminal liability: proving the link between a defendant’s actions and the ultimate consequence. Whether you’re answering problem questions, revising for exams, or simplifying legal concepts, this chart is your essential study companion.

📘 Covers Key Legal Tests:

• Factual causation – ‘But For’ Test (R v White)

• Legal causation – Substantial & Operating Cause

• Intervening Acts (Novus Actus Interveniens) – actions by third parties, victims, or medical negligence

• Eggshell Skull Rule – “Take your victim as you find them” (R v Blaue)

• Key cases: Pagett, Cheshire, Jordan, Dyson, Hughes, Wallace

• How psychiatric harm and medical treatment affect causation liability

✅ Perfect For:

• Law students studying criminal law for LLB, GDL, SQE, or A-levels

• Tutors & lecturers providing revision materials

• Legal professionals needing quick visual guides

• Anyone revising homicide causation principles