LAW 505

CRIMINAL LAW 1
ASSIGNMENT 1

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Group assignment (3 or 4 students per group)
2) Font type: Times New Roman
3) Font size: 12
4) Use the default setting margin in your Microsoft Document and justify
5) Answer ALL the questions
6) Date of submission: 12 May 2023 (Friday)

QUESTION 1

In Kenneth John Ball v R [1951] 35 Cr. App. R 164, it was stated that the public interest is
indeed served, and best served if the offender is induced to turn from criminal ways to honest
living.

Discuss the relevant theory of punishment referred to and the types of offenders to which this
theory would have particular application. Cite cases to support your answer.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Figo dislikes Lawa. He sought the aid of Bomoh, a black magic practitioner, to make Lawa
hated by every person who encountered her. The discussion between Figo and Bomoh was
overheard by Lawa. She has lodged a police report. Has Figo committed any offence?

(10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Discuss how the courts interpreted offences so as to rebut the presumption of mens rea in
criminal cases.
(10 marks)