Battery Flashcards
1
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Definition
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S39 criminal justice act The intention or reckless application of unlawful force upon another person
2
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Fagan v metropolitaan police commissioner
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Victim Need not be aware it is about to happen
3
Q
Collins v wilcock
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Battery can be the slightest touch
4
Q
R v Thomas
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Force doesn’t need to be to body touching clothes may be enough
5
Q
R v braham
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Battery can be committed even where deferents actions were meant to be affectionate
6
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R v haystead
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Battery may be an indirect act
7
Q
Dpp v Santa-bermudez
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A battery can be an omission
8
Q
R v Vienna
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Intention or reckless
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