In this episode, we explore accomplice liability, where individuals can be held responsible for assisting in the commission of a crime. We’ll outline how accomplices can aid, abet, counsel, or procure a crime, and the mens rea required for each. We’ll also cover the implications of the principal offender being acquitted and discuss the Criminal Law Act 1997, which modernised this area. Tune in for a thorough understanding of how accomplice liability works in Irish law!
