Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Collins v Wilcock - Lord Goff defined as an act that causes V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force
2
Q
Actus reus
A
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
3
Q
Mens rea
A
Intention - D intended
Recklessness - R v Venna
