A-Level Law: Elements of the Criminal Law Lesson: Eduqas

Lesson Topic: Elements of Criminal Liability
Exam Board: Eduqas
Unit: Criminal Law
Lesson Sequence: Lesson #1

This is designed to be the first lesson on the criminal law and covers all major elements of criminal liability. This is designed to be taught over 1-2 weeks, there are suitable starters and plenaries throughout which provide appropriate lesson breaks.

This lesson covers:

• Actus Reus
• Mens Rea
• Causation
• Omissions

Lesson Activities

1. Key word definitions
2. Break or no break
3. Complete the table x2
4. Mini scenarios x4
5. Write a short scenario
6. £100 word challenge
7. How would the UK be different?
8. Write a definition of intention
9. Five controversial things

Challenge Questions

1. When are you still liable for murder?
2. Wallace question
3. Should you help a drowning child?

Exam Questions

1. Scenario question x2