Actual Bodily Harm

Question 1

What is the legislation for actual bodily harm?

Answer 1

s.47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Question 2

How can you determine whether an offence is actual bodily harm?

Answer 2

• any harm which interferes with the health or comfort of the victim
• the harm need not be permanent but must be more than transient or trifling
• e.g. minor fractures, small cuts, shock or mental injury, multiple bruises, missing teeth, reddening