PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Justification — Mistake of Law Not Excusable
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
The maxim ignorantia juris non excusat (ignorance of the law is no excuse) remains a fundamental principle of criminal jurisprudence. An accused cannot avoid criminal liability by claiming they were unaware that their conduct constituted an offence. This rule promotes legal certainty and deters individuals…
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