Multiple choice

Which of the following does not form part of Actus Reus?

  1. Thought of conduct

  2. Result of conduct

  3. Circumstances as are specified by law

  4. Conduct

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Explanation

Thoughts alone can never be punished as crime. Lawmakers are hesitant to impose controls on what people may think, and such laws would also present profound problems of proof and enforcement.