GBH Flashcards
1
Q
Where is GBH defined
A
S18 and S20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2
Q
Actus Reus of GBH
A
To inflict or cause GBH on a person
3
Q
DPP v Smith
A
Defines GBH as really serious harm that doesn’t need to be life threatening
4
Q
Brown and Stratton
A
GBH can be an accumulation of minor injuries
5
Q
R v Bollom
A
Age and health are factors that are considered when deciding if injury’s are enough to be GBH
6
Q
R v Burstow
A
GBH can be serious psychiatric harm
7
Q
R v Dica
A
GBH can be serious biological harm
8
Q
R v Martin
A
GBH can be committed indirectly
9
Q
Mens rea of S20 GBH
A
Direct intention or recklessness as to cause some harm
10
Q
R v Mowatt
A
S20 GBH
11
Q
Mens era if S18 GBH
A
Direct or oblique intention as to cause really serious harm
12
Q
R v Belfon
A
S18 GBH
