s 5.5
In forceNegligence
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 2General principles of criminal responsibility
Part 2.2The elements of an offence
Division 5Fault elements
5.5 Negligence
A person is negligent with respect to a physical element of an offence if his or her conduct 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;
that the conduct merits criminal punishment for the offence.
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