ABH Flashcards
1
Q
Where is ABH contained
A
section 47 of offences against the persons act 1861
2
Q
How can ABH be defined
A
Any assault which causes actual bodily harm. This must be more than minor and short term. It can result from physical harm and could include psychiatric injury.
3
Q
R v Miller
A
Court stated ABH was “any hurt or injury calculated to intefere with the health or comfort o the victim
4
Q
R v Ireland
A
Silence can amount to an assault or psychiatric injury
5
Q
DPP v Smith
A
Pain is not required as hair cutting amounted to ABH
6
Q
AR of ABH
A
The act that caused the actual bodily harm
7
Q
MR of ABH
A
Intention or recklessness
8
Q
DPP v K
A
Battery can occur indirectly
