Question-06: is it appropriate that someone's failure to act may lead to criminal liability? Or should only affirmative acts be sufficient to establish actus reus

{]Question-06: is it appropriate that someone's failure to act may lead to criminal liability? Or should only affirmative acts be sufficient to establish actus reus

Introduction

The omission of a person is not categorized as a criminal act in various states. However, it is subjected to the situation of special responsibilities, contractual liability and the development of harmful circumstances. Some jurisdiction have adopted the general legislative responsibilities for rescuing public, it is not identified in several laws that a ...