Criminal Intention

Assess critically the importance of the decision of the House of Lords in Woollin [1999] AC 82, in understanding the concept of intention in English criminal law. In order to assess critically the importance of the decision of the HL in Woollin, I will explore the contemporary case law. This will allow me to discuss the concept of intention in English law and then to make my own observations, recommendations and conclusions as to the importance of …

…Commission Report' Author: R.A. Duff http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/library/lc237/lc237.pdf The Law Commission for England and Wales http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/library/lccp145/ptii.htm University Wolverhampton School of Legal Studies http://www.wlv.ac.uk/sls/resources/intent.html http://www.jsboard.co.uk/criminal_law/mf_03.htm 23 Jun 1998 : Column 224 Commons Hansard (20 Nov 1990) http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm199091/cmhansrd/1990-11-20/Debate-4.html#Debate-4_spnew11