4 Flashcards
1
Q
What section from what act?
A
S47 offences against the person act 1861
2
Q
Step 1:
A
Inflict a wound OR cause GBH
3
Q
What is a wound?
A
A cut or break in the skin.
4
Q
Internal bleeding nor broken bones are a wound
A
JCC v Eisenhower
5
Q
GBH = really serious harm
A
DPP v Smith
6
Q
GBH = serious harm
A
Saunders
7
Q
Severity of injuries should be assessed according to V’s age and health (GBH)
A
Bollem
8
Q
Psychiatric harm can be GBH
A
Burstow
9
Q
Step 2:
A
Mens rea- the intention to cause some harm or the recklessness as to whether some harm would occur.
10
Q
Definition:
A
Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or inflicting any GBH upon any person, either with or without a weapon.
11
Q
What offence?
A
Malicious Wounding
