GBH - Paper 1

Question 1

Which Act of Parliament defines Section 20 and Section 18 GBH?

Answer 1

The Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Question 2

What is the actus reus of Section 20 GBH / Wounding?

Answer 2

Unlawfully inflicting a wound, or grievous bodily harm injuries

Question 3

How may wounding or GBH be lawful?

Answer 3

Certain contact sports, self defence or prevention of a crime

Question 4

Which case defined wound?

Answer 4

Eisenhower

Question 5

What is the definition of wound?

Answer 5

A break in both layers of the skin (dermis and epidermis)

Question 6

What was the definition of GBH in DPP v Smith?

Answer 6

Really serious harm

Question 7

Which case held that severe psychiatric injury can be a GBH injury?

Answer 7

Burstow

Question 8

What was classed as a GBH injury under Dica?

Answer 8

Biological harm, e.g. STD

Question 9

What else will be classed as GBH injuries?

Answer 9

1) Severe cuts and wounds
2) Broken bones (arms, legs, ribs, jaw)
3) Injuries requiring lengthy treatment
4) Substantial blood loss
5) Permanent loss of sensory function

Question 10

Which case held that the severity of the injuries will be assessed according to V’s age and health?

Answer 10

Bollom

Question 11

What was held in Brown & Stratton?

Answer 11

An accumulation of less serious injuries can amount to GBH when taken together

Question 12

What is the mens rea for Section 20 GBH / Wounding?

Answer 12

Intention or recklessness as to some harm

Question 13

What is the key case for the MR of Section 20?

Answer 13

Parameter

Question 14

What is the actus reus for Section 18 GBH / Wounding?

Answer 14

Unlawfully cause a wound, or GBH injuries

Question 15

What is the mens rea for Section 18?

Answer 15

Intention to cause GBH or the intention to resist arrest (Morrison)