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[artemis122]

I have an assignment on criminal law and i have to use a case law that shows either recklessness or negligence....any ideas?

 

[Enlightened_One]

recklessness and negligence come under civil law usually, so this makes it an interesting assignment to say the least.
Check out this site: austlii.edu.au

It lists most of the cases and all the laws in Australia

 

[artemis122]

yeh, ok
thanx

 

[Ziff]

Recklessness: Hyam v. DPP (1974)
Miss Hyam poured petrol through a woman's letterslot (in the door) and set it alight to scare her. The house burnt down and 2 people died. She said she only wanted to scare the person but knew what could happen - therefore she was guilty. -- She foresaw or knew the result of her actions but acted anyway.

 

[Ziff]

Originally posted by Enlightened_One
recklessness and negligence come under civil law usually, so this makes it an interesting assignment to say the least.
Check out this site: austlii.edu.au

It lists most of the cases and all the laws in Australia

She said it's a criminal law case. We have recklessness and negligence in criminal law...

e.g. think reckless driving and negligent driving - but there are other sorts too as above.

 

[~*HSC 4 life*~]

Originally posted by Ziff
Recklessness: Hyam v. DPP (1974)
Miss Hyam poured petrol through her a woman's letterslot (in the door) and set it alight to scare her. The house burnt down and 2 people died. She said she only wanted to scare the person but knew what could happen - guilty. -- She foresaw or knew the result of her actions but acted anyway.

what an idiot! lol