battery Flashcards
1
Q
what is the actus reus of battery
A
applying unlawful force to another
2
Q
where is battery defined
A
in common law
3
Q
what is shown in r v thomas
A
unlawful force can be the lightest touch - or touching clothing
4
Q
what is shown in wilson v pringle
A
that it has to be beyond the jostlings of day to day life
5
Q
what is shown in dpp v k
A
that force can be applied indirectly via an object
6
Q
what is the mens rea of battery
A
direct intention or recklessness as to applying unlawful force to another
