cases Flashcards
1
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what case defined assault
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Fagan v MPC [1969] an assault is committed where the defendant intentionally or recklessly causes the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful personal violence
2
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what case defined battery
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collins v wilcock as the actual infliction of unlawful force on another person
3
Q
what case defined ar of Abh
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r v miller - Causing actual bodily harm (discomfort or
injury)
4
Q
what case defined ar of gbh
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unlawful wounding (Eisenhower) or serious bodily harm (Dica)
5
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mr of gbh
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Mens Rea - intention or recklessness (Cunningham)
to cause wounding or serious bodily harm