What are the general principles of Criminal Law?

<p>The general principles of Criminal Law are the fundamental concepts that underlie all Criminal Law systems. These principles are essential for ensuring that the criminal justice system is fair and just. Some of the most important general principles of Criminal Law:</p><p>&lt;!- [if !supportLists]-&gt;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;!- [endif]-&gt;<strong>Legality:</strong>&nbsp;No one can be punished for a crime that is not defined by law.</p><p>&lt;!- [if !supportLists]-&gt;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;!- [endif]-&gt;<strong>Actus reus:</strong>&nbsp;There must be a voluntary act or omission in order for a crime to be committed.</p><p>&lt;!- [if !supportLists]-&gt;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;!- [endif]-&gt;<strong>Mens rea:</strong>&nbsp;There must be a mental state of criminal intent in order for a crime to be committed.</p><p>&lt;!- [if !supportLists]-&gt;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;!- [endif]-&gt;<strong>Concurrence:</strong>&nbsp;The actus reus and mens rea must occur at the same time in order for a crime to be committed.</p><p>&lt;!- [if !supportLists]-&gt;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;!- [endif]-&gt;<strong>Causation:</strong>&nbsp;The defendant's actions must have caused the harm that is the basis of the crime.</p><p><strong>Harm:</strong>&nbsp;There must be some harm to society or to an individual in order for a crime to be committed</p>

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