Strick Liability

TURKS& CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE NAME:

Criminal Law

COURSE CODE: LAW2221

Assignment 1

I. Explain the presumption of Mens Rea as against a Strict Liability Offence

II. Explain, using case law, the ways in which the external context or social context can be

used to displace the presumption in favor of mens rea.

III. Explain, using case law, the ways in which the internal context can be used to displace the

presumption of mens rea.

Due date: March 8, 2021 (should be emailed no later than 12 Midnight)

Rubric

Criteria Exemplary=A (Far
Exceeds
Standard)

Above Average=B
(Exceeds
Standard)

Adequate=C
(Meets Standard)

Inadequate=D
(Below Standard)

Organization The introduction
is inviting, states
the main ideas,
and provides an
overview of the
paper.
Information is
relevant and
presented in a
logical order. The
conclusion is
strong

The introduction
states the main
ideas and
provides an
overview of the
paper. A
conclusion is
included.
Content:

The introduction
states the main
idea. A conclusion
is included.

There is no clear
introduction,
structure, or
conclusion.

Sentence
Structure,
Grammar,
Mechanics, &
Spelling

All sentences are
well constructed
and have varied
structure and
length. The
author makes no
errors in
grammar,
mechanics,
and/or spelling.

Most sentences
are well
constructed and
have varied
structure and
length. The
author makes a
few errors in
grammar,
mechanics,
and/or spelling,
but they do not
interfere with
understanding.

Most sentences
are well
constructed, but
they have a
similar structure
and/or length.
The author makes
several errors in
grammar,
mechanics,
and/or spelling
that interfere with
understanding

Sentences sound
awkward, are
distractingly
repetitive, or are
difficult to
understand. The
author makes
numerous errors
in grammar,
mechanics,
and/or spelling
that interfere with
understanding

Level of Content Content indicates
combination of

Content indicates
original thinking

Content indicates
thinking and

Shows some
thinking and

ideas, in-depth
analysis and
evidences original
thought and
support for the
main topics.

and develops
ideas with
sufficient and firm
evidence.

reasoning applied
with original
thought on a few
ideas.

reasoning but
most ideas are
underdeveloped
and unoriginal.

Development Main points well
developed with
high quality and
quantity support.
Reveals high
degree of critical
thinking.

Main points well
developed with
quality supporting
details and
quantity. Critical
thinking is
weaved into
points

Main points are
present with
limited detail and
development.
Some critical
thinking is
present.

Main points lack
detailed
development.
Ideas are vague
with little
evidence of
critical thinking.

Format Meets all formal
and assignment
requirements and
evidences
attention to
detail; all margins,
spacing and
indentations are
correct; essay is
neat and correctly
assembled with
professional look.

Meets format and
assignment
requirements;
margins, spacing,
and indentations
are correct; essay
is neat and
correctly
assembled.

Meets format and
assignment
requirements;
generally correct
margins, spacing,
and indentations;
essay is neat but
may have some
assembly errors.

Fails to follow
format and
assignment
requirements;
incorrect margins,
spacing and
indentation;
neatness of essay
needs attention.

Allocation of Marks

Organization 15 Marks

Sentence
Structure,
Grammar,
Mechanics, &
Spelling

20 Marks

Level of Content 30 Marks

Development 15 Marks

Format

10 Marks

References (5)
APA format

10 Marks

Additional Instructions

* Please note that an introduction, conclusion and appropriate citation is a requirement and a

reference page should also be included.

There must be a cover page consisting of

Course Name
Course Code
Lecturers name
Question
Date submitted

Formatting

1. Use only size 12 type font.
2. Times New Romans
3. Number your pages
4. 1.5 spacing.