GBH S.18 Flashcards
1
Q
Actus reus
A
Unlawful
Wound
2
Q
Mens rea
A
Intention
3
Q
Types of intent
A
Direct and oblique
4
Q
What is oblique intent
A
D does not intent harm but consequences of action is virtually certain to cause it
5
Q
“Intention to wound is not enough”
A
Taylor
6
Q
Pegram v DPP
A
“Force applied must be lawful”
7
Q
Coll v Will
A
Slightest touch is battery
8
Q
Max imprisonment?
A
Life
