3 Flashcards
1
Q
What section and what act?
A
S47 offences against the person act 1861
2
Q
Step 1:
A
Commit AR of battery - same as CB
3
Q
Definition:
A
A battery which causes actual bodily harm, with the intention to subject unlawful force, or to be subjection reckless as to whether force will occur to the victim.
4
Q
Step2:
A
Causes ABH
5
Q
Any hurt or injury to interfere with health or comfort of V is sufficient for ABH
A
Miller
6
Q
Loss of consciousness is sufficient for ABH
A
T v DPP
7
Q
Cutting hair, bruises, grazes or scratches is ABH
A
DPP v Smith
8
Q
Step 3:
A
Mens rea - D does not need to intend or be reckless as to whether ABH is caused. Only need an intention/recklessness to apply the force.
9
Q
Intended to cause contact (force) but not ABH
A
Savage
10
Q
What offence?
A
Assault causing ABH
