Grevious bodily harm ( GBH)

Question 1

What is GBH?

Answer 1

It is really serious harm, that does not have to be permanent
( DPP V Smith)

Question 2

What type of harm is included?

Answer 2

the harm can either be physical ( R V Burstow, mental or biological harm.

Question 3

What constitutes a wound?

Answer 3

A wound is a break in the continuity of the skin ( JCC V Eisenhower)

Question 4

What is the mens rea for section 20?

Answer 4

The mens really is ‘maliciously’- intentionally or recklessly inflicting GBH ( DPP V Parameter)
- 5 years sentence

Question 5

What is the mens tea for section 18?

Answer 5

Direct intention- It is d’s aim, desire and purpose to bring about serious harm ( R V Taylor)

• discretionary life sentence