Key Terms Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms. Show Who

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Key Terms
Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
Lateran Accords

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Definitions:

Actus Reus

In Canadian criminal law, the prohibited physical act that, together with the mens rea, defines a criminal offence.

Mens Rea

In Canadian criminal law, the guilty mind or bad intent that, together with the actus reus, defines a criminal offence.

HCR-20

A checklist used for assessing the risk of violence in individuals, focusing on historical, clinical, and risk management factors.

Discretionary Instrument

A tool or policy allowing for the exercise of judgment or choice by its user, often seen in legal and financial contexts.