Assault

Question 1

What is the definition of assault according to IRELAND?

Answer 1

D must intentionally or recklessly cause V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force.

Question 2

What does LOGDON v DPP state?

Answer 2

To apprehend something means to be aware of it. V does not have to be scared, nor does V have to be in danger.

Question 3

What does SMITH v SUPERINTENDENT OF WPS state?

Answer 3

There must be an apprehension of immediate force, a threat by D to inflict harm in the future cannot be an assault. It is sufficient if D does something that makes V aware that there would be unlawful force at some unpredictable moment in the near future.

Question 4

What does TUBERVILLE v SAVAGE state?

Answer 4

Words indicating that there will be no immediate and unlawful force can prevent an act from being an assault.

Question 5

What is the mens rea of assault according to VENNA?

Answer 5

men’s rea for assault requires either intention or recklessness as to causing V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force.