Criminal Law: NSW Common Law and Case Law

Criminal Law

Contents
Question 1. NSW is a common-law state. Discuss in the context of the Crimes Act 1900
(NSW) and case law....................................................................................................................1
Question 2. Explain how subjective and objective tests are relevant to when determining if
mens rea exists. In your answer, give examples of specific offences under NSW criminal law.1
Question 3. The Law of Automatism gives limited relief to women suffering from “battered
women syndrome”. Explain.........................................................................................................2
Question 4. Evaluate, providing legislation and case law as applicable, how the law of
attempts holds criminals accountable. In your answer you should have reference to legislation
and any relevant case law............................................................................................................2
Question 5. Analyse the elements of law of larceny in NSW criminal law with reference to the
Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and to case law....................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4