Criminal Law- s.20 and s.18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Actus Reus of s.20 and s.18?
A
Causing GBH or wound.
2
Q
What is the Mens Rea of s.20?
A
Intending or being reckless as to cause some harm.
3
Q
What is the Mens Rea for s.18?
A
Intending grievous bodily harm or resisting arrest and realizing some harm could happen.
4
Q
What was held in Brown v Stratton?
A
A broken nose and loss of teeth can amount to relay serious harm
