Causal Relationship in the Criminal Law of England

This article explains for the Russian reader doctrine of causa ion in criminal law England. As a result, following conclusions are drawn: 1) reduction causation to cause sine qua non promoted theory is inappropriate; 2) mens rea does not allow limiting range punishable acts reasonable limits; 3) Englih understanding causality very perfect, it contradictory and casuistic so unsuitable reception, interpretation many cases seems too broad; 4) useful basis English that cannot be interpreted purely mechanistic context, directly affects policy morality; 5) “blameworthiness” an act better criterion than its “danger” (as suggested by V. N. Kudryavtsev).