[anamexis]

Intent (mens rea) is a core part of what makes a crime a crime.

[NoboruWataya]

Men rea does not mean intent, it simply refers to the mental element of a crime. It can be intent or some lower bar such as recklessness or gross negligence, depending on how the crime is defined.

[anigbrowl]

Look up 'strict liability'.

[occamrazor]

Strict liability is extremely rare in criminal matters.

[kube-system]

That's an exception, not the general rule.

[anigbrowl]

What of it? It exists in some cases, so the mens rea requirement is not universal.