CC100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Public Law
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The public gives up certain liberties on the assumption that the state will protect them. The requirement that governments, as well as individuals, be subjected to and abide by the law. > accountability: government, individuals & private entities are accountable under law. > public and clear: laws are clear, publicized, stable and just, applied evenly, and protect fundamental rights. > fair and ef cient: processes for enacting, administering, and enforcing laws are fare & ef cient. > timely and ethical: justice is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent, Large loopholes that can shape the way justice can be administered well-resourced, and neutral representatives. > guarantees fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights for all citizens of. > provides protection for individuals and ensures fairness during legal proceedings. > all components of the criminal justice system must conform to the charter. An act or omission that is prohibited by criminal law. Omission: actively or inactively neglecting to do something.
