Assault Procedures

Question 1

The defence of consent

Answer 1

• implied consent (genuine belief)
• consent to harm, e.g. exorcism R v Lee

Consent as defence to harm unless there is good policy reasons to forbid it

Question 2

Defence of lawful use of force

Answer 2

• legal processes section 39 to 47 crimes act, sasa
• Self defence/defence others
• Discipline on ships and planes
• Defence of property
• Parental control
• Surgical procedures

Question 3

Assault procedures - initial action

Answer 3

• Guard
• Freeze
• Control
• Preserve

Question 4

Assault procedures – victim condition

Answer 4

1. Medical exam (MEK)
2. Doctor’s report on victims injury and condition.
3. Constable with victim providing statement dying statement
4. Photographs.

Question 5

Assault procedures - further enquiries

Answer 5

• interview or witnesses and obtain statements
• Interview in statements from medical and Ambo
• Offender is unknown, interviews, shiftworkers, sketches, CCTV, media
• Eliminate suspects

Question 6

Assault procedures - further enquiries

Answer 6

• interview or witnesses and obtain statements
• Interview in statements from medical and Ambo
• Offender is unknown, interviews, shiftworkers, sketches, CCTV, media
• Eliminate suspects

Question 7

Assault procedures – interviewing suspect

Answer 7

1. Interview.
2. Photograph injuries.
3. Medical exam.
4. Voluntary DNA sample.