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In forceNegligence
Chapter 2General principles of criminal responsibility
Part 2.2The elements of an offence
Division 2.2.3Fault elements
21 Negligence
A person is negligent in relation to a physical element of an offence if the person’s conduct merits criminal punishment for the offence because it involves—
(a)
such a great falling short of the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in the circumstances; and
(b)
such a high risk that the physical element exists or will exist.
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