Legal Literacy - In criminal law, there is a principle known as "No crime if there is no fault" or in German it reads "Green straf zonder schuld"; or "Keine straf ohne schuld" so what does it mean?

The meaning of Green straf zonder schuld (No fault in criminal law)

"Green straf zonder schuld" is a Dutch phrase that means "no punishment without guilt". The meaning is that a person cannot be punished if they have not committed an intentional error or violation of the law. This principle protects human rights and guarantees that everyone will not be punished arbitrarily or unfairly.

Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea (An act does not make a person guilty unless there is intent)

"Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea" is a Latin phrase that means "the act does not make a person guilty unless there is an element of intent (fault of heart)". The meaning is that a person can only be considered guilty if he commits an act that is intentional or deliberately violates the law. This phrase underlines the importance of the element of error or intent in determining whether a person is guilty of the actions they have taken. This principle is very important in law modern criminal law and is applied in many countries around the world.

We do not find this principle in the Criminal Code as is the case with the principle of legality, nor is it in the legislation, this…