Battery (Paper 1) Flashcards
1
Q
Key words for battery
A
D has made contact with the victim
2
Q
Lord Goff definition of battery in Collins v Wilcock
A
D unlawfully touches the victim
3
Q
How much touching is needed for battery
A
Any touch, however slight, may amount to a battery
4
Q
Touching the victim’s clothing case
A
Thomas
5
Q
Ruling from Martin
A
A battery can be committed indirectly
6
Q
Touching must be unlawful, meaning
A
Hostile or aggressive (Wilson v Pringle)
7
Q
Mens rea of battery
A
Intention or recklessness to unlawfully touch the victim (Venna)
