GBH Flashcards
1
Q
Where is GBH contained
A
Offences against the persons act 1861, section 20 or 18
2
Q
What is GBH defined as
A
Wounding or inflicting Grievous bodily harm with or without a weapon where wounding means a break in the continuity of skin and grievous means serious
3
Q
DPP v Smith
A
Decided grievous was serious as the level of injury was said to be serious
4
Q
R v Burstow
A
GBH can include serious “psychiatric injury” as decided in this case where D suffered severe depression from being stalked.
5
Q
AR of GBH
A
Inflicting grievous bodily harm or wounding
6
Q
Mens rea of GBH s20
A
Intent or recklessness where recklessness simply requires the D was subjectively reckless as to some harm occurring as a result of their actions
7
Q
Mens Rea of GBH s18
A
Intention or intention to resist arrest
