What is the meaning of the legal maxim 'Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The illegal act must be accompanied with a guilty mind
This maxim translates to "An act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind." It emphasizes the principle that both the physical act (actus reus) and the mental state (mens rea) must be present for an act to be considered a crime.