GBH and wounding

Question 1

What is the actus reus for s20 and s18?

Answer 1

Establishing a wound or GBH.

Question 2

What is the mens rea for s20?

Answer 2

Intention or recklessness to cause some harm.

Question 3

What is the mens rea for s18?

Answer 3

Intention to cause really serious harm.

Question 4

What is a wound?

Answer 4

A break in the continuity of the skin.

Question 5

What case can be used regarding wounding?

Answer 5

JCC v Eisenhower where V was hit in the eye causing internal bleeding.

Not classed as a wound.

Question 6

What is the definition of GBH?

Answer 6

Really serious harm.

Question 7

What kind of harm can GBH include?

Answer 7

Physical
Psychological
Biological

Question 8

What case can be used for s20 regarding GBH?

Answer 8

R v Burstow where D harassed a woman giving her severe depression.

Question 9

What case can be used for s18 regarding GBH?

Answer 9

R v Belfon where D attacked another man with a razor causing serious injury.

Question 10

What type of offence is s20 and what is the maximum sentence?

Answer 10

Either-way offence and 5 years imprisonment.

Question 11

What type of offence is s18 and what is the maximum sentence?

Answer 11

Indictable offence and life imprisonment.