Battery Cases Flashcards
ROLFE
“the intentional or reckless application of unlawful force”
Actus Reus THOMAS
need not be hostile but must not be consented to, no injury needed
Actus Reus COLLINS V WILLCOCK/WOOD
more than “everyday contact”
If relevant DPP v K, SAVAGE
direct physical contact is not needed
If relevant THOMAS
contact with clothing is enough
If relevant DPP v SANTA-BURMUDEZ
can happen through omission
Men’s Rea VENNA
intention or subjective recklessness as to application of unlawful force
Mens Rea MOHAN
direct intention as to the application of unlawful force
Mens Rea CUNNINGHAM/PARMENTER
subjective recklessness as to the application of unlawful force, foresee risk
If relevant LATIMER, MITCHELL
transferred malice
If relevant PEMBILTON
transfer malice only similar crimes
If relevant GNANGO
joint enterprise and transferred malice
If relevant THABO MELI
coincidence rule
