Battery Flashcards
1
Q
Battery - Act
A
Common law s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
2
Q
Battery - Definition
A
To intentionally or recklessly apply unlawful force (V doesn’t always have to be injured)
3
Q
Battery - AR
A
Slight touch done in anger (Cole v Turner)
Application of force can be indirect (Haystead)
Generally acceptable contact v does not consent (Collins v Wilcock)
4
Q
Battery - MR
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Intention (Mohan)
Recklessness (Cunningham)