GBH S20 Flashcards
where is GBH s20 held in the law?
s20 of the offences against the person act 1861
what sort of offence is GBH S20
triable either way
What is the actus reus of S20 GBH?
malicious wounding or inflicting GBH
what is the mens rea of S20 GBH
intention or recklessness as to cause SOME harm
what does maliciously mean?
means intentionally or recklessly
what is considered wounding?
breaking the two layers of the skin and bleeding can be minor
what case was inflicting GBH defined in and what did it say?
SMITH- really serious harm
what case can you use for where something did not constitute as a wound?
Eisenhower (no break in the skin, internal)
what case can you use to determine severity based on age?
Bollum
what is the example for wounding
bleeding
what are the examples for inflicting GBH S20
Brain damage and broken bones
what case example is Mens Rea highlighted in for GBH s20
R v Savage
how has the law expanded for GBH s20 and with what case
case of DEECA
includes biological harm such as HIV
what is a case where severe mental health can be GBH s20?
BERSTOW
What is the definition of GBH s20
The D maliciously wounds or inflicts GBH
