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Foundations of Criminal Law and Defences

Thu 19 Nov 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM GMT Online, Microsoft Teams

Foundations of Criminal Law and Defences

Thu 19 Nov 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM GMT Online, Microsoft Teams

We will be teaching the following parts of the SQE1 Assessment Specification:

Definition of the offence:

  • actus reus
  • mens rea.

General defences:

  • intoxication
  • self-defence/defence of another.

Parties:

  • principal offender
  • accomplices.

Inchoate offences:

  • Attempt to commit an offence.

We will finish by practising MCQs on what we have covered.

The Session will be recorded.