grievous bodily harm

Question 1

what act is gbh defined under?

Answer 1

affects against the person act 1861
- s.18 + s.20

Question 2

what is the actus reus of gbh?

Answer 2

wound causing gbh

Question 3

what is ‘wound’ - gbh

Answer 3

cut or break in the continuity of the skin

Question 4

what is the case for ‘wound’ - gbh

Answer 4

jjc v eisenhower: hit in eye by rifle pellet - no cut or break but cause severe bleeding under the surface

Question 5

what is ‘gbh’ - actus reus of gbh

Answer 5

“really serious harm”

Question 6

what is the case for ‘gbh’ - actus reus of gbh

Answer 6

smith: didn’t stop car after ordered by police - killed officer

Question 7

what is the men’s rea of s.18 gbh

Answer 7

intent - maloney: “a true desire to bring about the consequence of”

Question 8

what is the men’s rea of s.20 gbh

Answer 8

reckless - cunningham: saw risk? took risk? injury caused?

Question 9

what is the men’s rea of s.20 gbh

Answer 9

reckless - cunningham: saw risk? took risk? injury caused?