Showing posts with label R v G. Show all posts
Showing posts with label R v G. Show all posts

Monday, April 9, 2007

Criminal Law: Recklessness : Caldwell? Cunningham? G?

Please note the distinctions between 'Caldwell' / Objective Recklessness and 'Cunningham' / Subjective type recklessness.

Note : The case of R v G has, for the most part, removed Caldwell Recklessness. Please become familiar with the decision in R v G

Most offences requiring a mens rea of recklessness now require Cunningham / Subjective Recklessness.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Criminal Law: Damage to Property

In Jamaica the offence is Malicious Injury to Property under the Malicious injuries to Property Act .


Mens Rea under the MITP Act is explained in the judgment of R v G & Another

In the U.K., the offence is Criminal Damage under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 .

For the U.K. position, see Smith & Hogan 11th edition. Please note that this edition has been updated as follows:

2005 Update to Chapter 24 Smith & Hogan
2006 Update to Chapter 24 Smith & Hogan

The following cases represent the U.K. Position.

Ayliffe & Others Judgment

R v. Jones Judgment