GBH s.20 Flashcards
1
Q
liable under…
A
s.20 OAPA 1861
2
Q
actus reus
A
unlawfully or maliciously wound or inflict gbh upon another person
3
Q
wound defined in…
A
einsenhower as breaking both layers of skin
4
Q
GBH defined in…
A
smith as really serious harm
5
Q
mens rea
A
defined in the word ‘maliciously’, this is interpreted as the intent or recklessness to so ‘some harm’. doesn’t need to be intention for serious harm, only some harm will suffice.
