Assault

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Collins v Wilcock - Lord Goff defined as an act that causes V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force

Question 2

Actus reus

Answer 2

1) an act - can be verbal/physical/silence - Ireland
2) that causes V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force
Lamb - V must be aware of the threat
Logden - even if it’s a joke
3) Smith v Chief Superintendent - immediacy
Turberville v Savage - words may negative an assault

Question 3

Mens rea

Answer 3

Intention - D intended

Recklessness - R v Venna