R v. Cunningham (UK case)

R v. Cunningham (1957) is a landmark UK case that clarified the legal concept of recklessness in criminal law. In this case, the defendant, Cunningham, caused harm by removing a gas meter and inadvertently exposing his neighbor to dangerous gas fumes. The court had to decide whether Cunningham acted recklessly. The ruling established that a person is reckless if they foresee a risk of harm and deliberately take that risk anyway. This case is significant because it set a standard for how recklessness is assessed in criminal cases, focusing on the individual's awareness of the potential consequences of their actions.