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Re: {nsw} When to change trains





Dave Proctor <david@spambait.proctor.net> wrote in article
<fc0bhtgfouro1e4t8pkdba5h6u69sddj9u@4ax.com>...

> Pretty much - criminal intent, i.e. you must have the intention to
> commit the act which is illegal.

Do you have to KNOW that the act is illegal when you commit it?

For example, say that I BELIEVE that a Day Tripper will get me to Gosford.
I catch a train to Gosford, get off and revenue protection officers find
me, ask for my ticket and fine me.

I have actually committed an illegal act, even though I didn't know that it
was illegal, though I did have the intent to travel to Gosford. What does
'mens rea' mean in this situation?

Regards
BT