Assault

Question 1

What is the definition of Assault?

Answer 1

To intentionally or recklessly cause the apprehension or fear of immediate force

Question 2

What is the Act and Section number for assault?

Answer 2

Section 39 - Criminal Justice Act 1988

Question 3

What is the POL from R vs Lamb?

Answer 3

No fear = No assault

Question 4

What is the POL from R vs Ireland?

Answer 4

Silent phone calls can constitute an assault

Question 5

What is the POL from R vs Constanza?

Answer 5

Threatening letters can constitute to an assault

Question 6

What is the POL from Chambers vs DPP?

Answer 6

As it was a joke and no fear was caused it was not an assault

Question 7

What is the POL from R vs Misalati?

Answer 7

Evidence of fear from verbal/racist attack added up to an assault

Question 8

What is the POL from Tuberville vs Savage?

Answer 8

Words can cancel an assault

Question 9

What is the POL from Smith vs Chief Superintendent of Woking Police Station?

Answer 9

Fearing the possibility of immediate force counts as an assault

Question 10

What is the Mens Rea for Assault?

Answer 10

Intention (Direct/Indirect)
Recklessness

Question 11

What is the quote for recklessness and what is it called?

Answer 11

Cunningham Recklessness - The defendant appreciates there is a risk but takes it anyway