Defences and Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common defences to
Assault
A
Consent
Amicable contest
Misadventure or accident
Execution of the law
Lawful correction or chastisement
Self Defence
2
Q
What is the definition of injury
A
physical injury or
harm to mental health
whether temporary or permanent
3
Q
What does physical injury include
A
- Unconsciousness
- disfigurement
- substantial pain
- infection with a disease
- impairment of bodily function
4
Q
What is the definition of harm to mental health
- what does it include and not include
A
s. 15 CA 1958 defines harm to mental health to be including
* Psychological harm
but does not include
- an emotional reaction i.e fear, anger, distress
unless it results in psychological harm
5
Q
What does Serious Injury mean
A
A) Any injury that:
- Endangers life
- substantial and protracted Or
B) The destruction, other than the course of a medical procedure of foetus in pregnant woman
