ABH Flashcards
1
Q
Where is ABH defined
A
Section 47 of the Offences against the person act 1861
2
Q
What is the actus Reus of ABH
A
Either an assault or battery which causes actual bodily harm to another person
3
Q
R v Chan fook
A
Defined ABH as an injury not so trivial as to be insignificant. Psychiatric harm can be ABH. Not mere emotions
4
Q
DPP v Smith
A
Cutting off hair can amount to ABH
5
Q
T v DPP
A
A very short loss of consciousness can be ABH
6
Q
What is the mens rea of ABH
A
Same as the mens rea for assault and battery
7
Q
R v Savage
A
D doesn’t need to be reckless or intend to cause ABH they just need the mens rea of battery or assault
