Sweet v Parsley (1970)

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Strict liability 

Old woman let out her property (cottage) to students who proceeded to smoke weed on it, without her knowledge. Acquitted as it was decided that an element of mens rea was necessary for there to be a conviction of this crime.

Gammon (Hong Kong) Ltd v Attorney-General for Hong Kong (1985)

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Strict liability

It was an offence to substantially deviate from plans set out for the construction of a building, but the defendant deviated anyway. Despite him clamining the deviations were only minor (lack of mens rea), he was still convicted.

Alphacell v Woodward (1972)

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Strict liabilty 

Defendant convicted of causing polluted matter to enter a river under the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1951, related to a pipe that had become disconnected due to blockage. Defendant was unaware of the pollution, no negligence alleged.

Smedleys v Breed (1974)

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Strict Liability

One tin of peas out of millions were found to be harbouring caterpillars. Despite all reasonable care being taken, they were convicted under the Food and Drugs Act 1955.

 London Borough of Harrow v Shah (2000)

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Strict Liability 

Defendants convicted of selling a lottery ticket to a person under 16. Although offence was not truly criminal, it dealt with a mater of social concern (gambling by young people). 

Blake (1997)

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Strict Liability 

Officers found defendant accidently transmitting music on radio waves. Court was told that pirate broadcasts might interfere with public service transmissions and create a risk to public safety.