Which of the following is the most appropriate meaning of the maxim " actus non Iacit reum, nisi mens sit rea"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate meaning of the maxim "actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" is: An act does not make one guilty unless the mind is also legally blameworthy.
This Latin maxim emphasizes the principle that criminal liability generally requires a guilty mind or criminal intent (mens rea) along with a wrongful act (actus reus) for an individual to be considered guilty of a crime.