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Law 601 - Glossary
Law 601 - Glossary
Buggery
Sexual intercourse through the anum by a
male person with another male person or by a
male person with an female person.
Burglary
When one enters any building or part of a
building as a tresspasser and with intent to
commit any such offence as is mentioned in
subection 2.
Incest
A crime that prohibits sexual intercourse
between persons who are within a certain
degree of family relationships, such as
brother, sister, father, and mother.
Involuntary Mnaslaughter
Unlawful killing where the necessary mens
rea for murder is not present
Notus Actus Interveniens A new intervening act which breaks the chain
of causation
Theft
When one dishonestly appropriates property
belonging yo another with the intention of
permanently depriving the other of it.