R v Jogee [2016]

Key Points to Note

• Removed the doctrine of joint enterprise.

• Now an accessory must have intended to assist the principal offence, not merely foreseen it.

2. Impact and Analysis:

• Legal Principle:

◦ Principle: The person who commits the actus reus.

◦ Accomplice: Those who aid, abet, counsel, or procure the offence.

• Implications: This ruling significantly altered the legal landscape for accomplices, requiring proof of intent rather than mere foresight, thus narrowing the scope of liability for secondary parties in criminal acts.