Canadian Law.
Write a short essay on the following two questions. No more than 300 words per section. There is no need for an introduction or a conclusion in your answer. The essays should go over these topics

Write a brief essay discussing the following:
-Differences between criminal and civil law
-Actus reus and mens rea
-Intentionality and recklessness
-Offences of strict and absolute liability – regulatory offences

Write a brief essay explaining each of the following concepts related to the laws and social policies related to mental disorder:
-Parens Patriae and social policy in relation to the mentally disordered
-Voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization
-The defence of mental disorder (Criminal Code of Canada)
-Fitness to stand trial (Criminal Code of Canada)