Tagged: elements

Intention and motive to a crime 2

Mens Rea; Intention vs Motive explained

In criminal law elements of a crime are very important. These elements are divided into two primary categories; Mens Rea & Actus Rea, both are equally important in order to be an offence. This...

Internal Aid of Interpretation 2

Internal Aid of Interpretation

The statute generally means the law or the Act of the legislative authority. The general rule of the interpretation is that statutes must prima facie be given this ordinary meaning. If the words are clear, free...