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Cls 205: Criminal Law I Question Paper

Cls 205: Criminal Law I

Course:Bachelor Of Law

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2010

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
A. M. E. C. E. A
MAIN EXAMINATION
1st TRIMESTER 2009/2010
FACULTY OF LAW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW
REGULAR PROGRAMME
CLS 205: CRIMINAL LAW I
Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
Q1. One of the cardinal rules in the maxim, “Actus non facit reum rusi Meos sit rea” is causation. With the support of cases analyze the importance and application of the rule. (30 marks)
Q2. Recklessness being the taking of an unjuctied nic, discuss the difference between Cunninghom recklessness and Celdwell recklessness. (20 marks)
Q3. Strict liability and vicarious liability are well grounded principles in Criminal law unlike strict liability vicarious liability needs mens rea. While distinguishing the legal rules applicable to the two concepts in criminal law, what are the advantages and disadvantages in respect of both of them. (20 marks)
Q4. A mistake as a defence can be both of fact or law. Discuss the various circumstances under which a mistake can be a defence. (20 marks)
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