gbh Flashcards
where is gbh found?
s20 or s18 of OAPA 1861
what is the actus reas of gbh?
to inflict/cause grievous bodily harm on a person
what is the leading case of gbh?
DPP v Smith
what does DPP v Smith?
gbh is defined as really serious harm
what case shows that psychiatric harm can be gbh?
R v Burstow
what case shows that biological harm can be gbh?
R v Dica
what case shows that an accumulation of minor injuries can be gbh?
R v Brown and Stratton
what case shows that age and health should be taken into consideration with gbh?
R v Bollom
what case shows that gbh can be committed indirectly?
R v Martin
what is the mens rea of gbh?
s20- direct or recklessness - R v Mowatt
-s18 - direct or oblique - R v Belfon
what is the alternative way to prove s18 to crime?
causing gbh/wounding with intent to resist arrest
