Assault Flashcards
0
Q
Apprehend
A
Expectation that force will be used
- r v Logdon
1
Q
Actus Reus
A
An act that causes v to apprehend immediate unlawful force
2
Q
What does Read v Coker say about assault?
A
There’s no need for touching
3
Q
Immediate?
A
Means in the near future
- Smith v SWPS
4
Q
Force doesn’t necessarily mean violence
A
- Spoken - r v Ireland
- Written - r v constanza
- Silence - r v Ireland
- Actions - read v Coker
- words can negate an assault
= Turberville v Savage
5
Q
Men’s rea
A
To intend or be reckless as to causing v to apprehend immediate unlawful force - confirmed in R v Venna
Intention or recklessness.
