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> A strict liability crime is something of an oxymoron. Crimes always require intent, the mens rea element. This is wrong. In criminal and civil law, strict l
by nl 21d ago
> A strict liability crime is something of an oxymoron. Crimes always require intent, the mens rea element.
This is wrong.
In criminal and civil law, strict liability is a standard of liability under which a person is legally responsible for the consequences flowing from an activity even in the absence of fault or criminal intent on the part of the defendant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability