/mɛnz reɪə rɪˈkwaɪəmnt/ – Phrase
Definition: sự cần thiết phải có tội (điều kiện phải chịu trách nhiệm hình sự).
A more thorough explanation: The mens rea requirement refers to the mental state or intention that a person must have when committing a crime. It is a fundamental element of criminal liability that involves proving that the individual had a guilty mind or criminal intent at the time the offense was committed. The mens rea requirement varies depending on the specific crime and can range from intentional conduct to recklessness or negligence.
Example: In order to be convicted of murder, the prosecution must prove that the defendant had the necessary mens rea requirement, such as intent to kill or reckless disregard for human life.
