Which of the following statement/statements is/are incorrect?
1. Criminal liability is best explained by the maxim "actus non-facit reum, nisi mens sit rea"
2. For criminal liability, the 'actus' should be 'reus'
3. The word 'actus reus' only includes act but not omission
4. The actus reus of omission is well illustrated in R. v. Horsey
A. Only 3 is incorrect
B. 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect
C. Only 3 and 4 are incorrect
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 all are incorrect
Answer: Option C
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A. 23rd December, 1959
B. 13th July, 1959
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