Case law

Question 1

R v COLLISTER

Answer 1

Intent inferred from the circumstances. The offenders actions or words, before, during and after the event. The surrounding circumstances and the nature of the act itself.

Question 2

R v TAISALIKA

Answer 2

The nature of the blow and the gash produced point to the necessary intent.

Question 3

DPP v Smith

Answer 3

Bodily harm needs no explanation and grievous means really serious.

Question 4

R v Waters

Answer 4

A breaking of the skin evidenced by a flow of flood, internally or externally.

Question 5

R v RAPANA and Murray

Answer 5

Disfigures covers permanent and temporary damage.

Question 6

R v Donovan

Answer 6

Bodily harm includes any hurt or injury, must be more than trifling. Does not need to be permanent.

Question 7

Cameron v R

Answer 7

Recklessness is established if the defendant recognized that their actions would being about the prescribed result and/or the circumstances existed and having regard to that risk those actions were unreasonable.