Assault Occasioning ABH Flashcards
1
Q
where is AOABH found
A
s47 Offences Against a Persons Act 1861
2
Q
what is the first step
A
Assault - define
OR
Battery- define
3
Q
Causation cases
A
R v White
R v Kimsey
R v Roberts
R v Jordan
4
Q
ABH definition
R v Miller
A
any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with the health or comfort of he victim
5
Q
R v Chanfook
A
psychiatric injury is ABH
6
Q
Mens Rea
R v Savage
R v Parameter
A
MR of assault or battery
no intent or recklessness needed to cause GBH
does not need to foresee any risk of ABH