1a) R. V Thornton (1990) b) Thornton donated blood to the Red Cross when he knew that he was twice tested positive for HIV antibodies. Thornton purposely withheld the information from the Red Cross. Red Cross policies and procedures prohibit Thornton from donating blood. Thornton read many signs and pamphlets that outline the policies, and was well aware the he could not be a candidate to donate blood. According to Athena Munroe, Thornton fully understood the consequences if the blood had go into the general population. Thornton was charged with common nuisance endangering the lives or health of the public. c) Did Thornton have the necessary mens rea to commit the offence? d) Thornton was found guilty and was sentenced to 15 months
