Essential cases Flashcards
1
Q
R v Ireland
A
Silence may be classed as an assault
2
Q
R v Constanza
A
Words may be classed as an assault
3
Q
Turpinville v Savage
A
Words can negate an assault
4
Q
DPP v K
A
Battery can be committed indirectly through omission
5
Q
R v Thomas
A
The mere touching of clothing can be classed as battery
6
Q
Smith v Woking Police
A
The definition of “immediate” regarding assault was defined as “some time in the near future”
