actual bodily harm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the actus reus of actual bodily harm?
A
An assault or battery occaisioning actual bodily harm
(no need to discuss legal or factual causation)
2
Q
what case defines ‘actual bodily harm’?
A
Miller - ‘any injury calculated to interfere with the health + comfort of the victim’
3
Q
what are case examples of actual bodily harm?
A
DPP v T - D chased V who fell over. D kicked V who lost consciousness for a few seconds
Smith - D cut girlfriend’s hair off (indirect application of force)
psychological ABH:
Chan Fook - stole fiance’s engagement ring+ locked V in bedroom
4
Q
what is the mens rea of actual bodily harm
A
- intent to cause assault or batter but ABH caused
- recklessly causing assault or battery but ABH caused
- intending, or recklessly causing ABH
