Question: Critically evaluate the modern approaches to the definition of ‘intention’ in English criminal law.
Answer: In general terms ‘intention’ in English criminal law refers to foresight of particular consequences and a desire to act or failure to act so that those consequences occur. It is distinguished from ‘recklessness’ on the subjective basis that, there is foresight but no desire to produce the consequences. The perennial issue for the courts however, has been the uncertainty surrounding the basis upon which ‘intention’ can be clearly separated from ‘recklessness’ in all cases....(short extract)
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- Subject: Law
- Course: Criminal Law
- Level: Degree
- Year: 1st
- Mark: 72%
- Words: 2152
- Date submitted: January 06, 2010
- Date written: November, 2009
- References: No
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 2468
