Battery

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Collins v Wilcock, Lord Goff defined as any touching of another person however slight can amount to a battery

Question 2

Actus reus

Answer 2

Any touching however not all touching is illegal e.g. Bumping into someone
R v Thomas - touching a persons clothing
R v Martin - committed indirectly

Question 3

Mens rea

Answer 3

Intention - set out to bring consequences

Recklessness - R v Venna