Pwr and Ors v DPP [2022] UKSC 2 – S 13 TerA – article 10 ECHR.
1) presumption of mens rea may be rebutted by compellingly clear implication of words, context and purpose of offence.
- words, “to arouse reasonable suspicion” impose objective standard without subjective requirement of mens rea.
- s 13(1) TerA offence was one of strict liability.
2) restriction on freedom, imposed by s 13(1) TerA, compatible with article 10 ECHR as necessary in interests of national security.
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