GBH - Non Fatal Offences Against The Person

Question 1

In what act is GBH introduced by the parliament in ?

Answer 1

The offence against the person’s act (1861) section 20 & 18

Question 2

Actus Reus

Answer 2

To unlawfully wound or inflict any grevious bodily harm upon any other person

Question 3

Mens Rea ( section 20)

Answer 3

Intention to cause some harm or be subjectively reckless to the type of harm caused
Part of basic intent offences - don’t need to prove the defendant had intention

Question 4

Mens Rea ( section 18 )

Answer 4

Needs to be an intention or have an intention to resist arrest
Specific intent offences - more serious

Question 5

JJC v Eisenhower

Answer 5

Defined wounding as a break in the entirety of the skin. The inner and outer layer of skin.

Question 6

R v Saunders

Answer 6

Defined GBH as a serious injury that need not be life threatening

Question 7

R v Bollom

Answer 7

Age & health of the victim must be taken into account when assessing their injuries.

Question 8

R v Burstow

Answer 8

GBH includes psychiatric injury

Question 9

R v Dica

Answer 9

Passing on a disease can be GBH