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How Does Malik Act Recklessly

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A person acts recklessly within the meaning of section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 with respect to - There are many pertinent issues that have been pointed out in this scenario, that could be regarded as points for Criminal Damage and Offenses against person. On the whole the whole scenario pertains to the improper actions by Malik and his failure to act. In summary these issues are: • Malik flicked his lighted cigarette which lands a few meters away in an industrial bin- Has Malik Acted recklessly? • Malik sees the White smoke and leaves the place without raising alarm-Did Malik fail to acknowledge a risk of harm? • Malik Watches the fire from a Distance- Has Malik ensured the safety of others by taking necessary precautions?

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