Battery - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the key word for Battery?
A
Contact
2
Q
What is Lord Goff’s definition of battery in Collins v Wilcock?
A
The actual infliction of unlawful force
3
Q
What is the first part of the actus reus of battery?
A
There must be touching
4
Q
What did Lord Goff state regarding how much touching is required?
A
Any touching, however slight, may amount to a battery
5
Q
What was the decision in Thomas?
A
Touching V’s clothing whilst they are wearing them is a battery
6
Q
Which case held a battery can be committed through an indirect act?
A
DPP v K
7
Q
In Wilson v Pringle, unlawful was held to mean what?
A
Hostile or aggressive
8
Q
What is the mens rea of battery?
A
Intention or recklessness to unlawfully touch V (Venna)
