Question 1

Which of the following defines the 'principle of responsibility'?

Accepted Answer

A)  People should only be guilty in respect of conduct over which they have control. 
B)  People should be guilty of a crime if they behave irresponsibly. 
C)  People are responsible for other people's actions. 
D)  People should be responsible for their pets A

Question 2

The principle of minimal criminalization requires all harmful conduct to be criminalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Subjectivism assesses criminal liability by looking at the state of mind of the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Article 8 of the ECHR states that everyone has a right to respect for his ____ and family life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Article 8 of the ECHR states that...

Question 5

In terms of punishment the theory of retribution is that the defendant be prevented from committing future crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a requirement of the 'principle of legality'?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal offences should appear in statutes. 
B)  Criminal offences should be defined clearly. 
C)  Criminal offences should be punished adequately. 
D)  Crimes should only concern illegal activity.

Question 7

What does section 3 of the Human Rights Act require courts to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  convict guilty defendants 
B)  enforce the European Convention on Human Rights 
C)  interpret legislation in a way which complies with the European Convention on Human Rights where possible. 
D)  give effect to directives of the European Union

Question 8

Feminism's sole contribution to criminal law theory is to point out that most of the judges are male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The principle of fair labelling requires that the description of the offence should match the wrong done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Introduction to Criminal Law

Which of the following defines the 'principle of responsibility'?

The principle of minimal criminalization requires all harmful conduct to be criminalized.

Subjectivism assesses criminal liability by looking at the state of mind of the defendant.

Article 8 of the ECHR states that everyone has a right to respect for his ____ and family life.

In terms of punishment the theory of retribution is that the defendant be prevented from committing future crimes.

Which of the following is a requirement of the 'principle of legality'?

What does section 3 of the Human Rights Act require courts to do?

Feminism's sole contribution to criminal law theory is to point out that most of the judges are male.

The principle of fair labelling requires that the description of the offence should match the wrong done.