GBH with intent

Question 1

what is the definition of GBH with intent?

Answer 1

-S.18 OAPA– “Unlawfully and maliciously … wound or cause any gbh to any
person with intent to do some gbh to any person”
-indictable only offence with a max sentence of life imprisonment

Question 2

what is the first step of GBH with intent?

Answer 2

actus reus

• same as S.20
• meanings of wound and gbh same as S.20
• injury does not have to be worse

Question 3

what is the second step of GBH with intent?

Answer 3

causation

-same as S.20

Question 4

what is the third step and cases of GBH with intent?

Answer 4

mens rea

• with intent to do some gbh-need intent, recklessness not enough
• (Belfon)-essential to prove intent
• (Saunders)-must intend serious harm