Non-Fatal Offences

Question 1

What is the actus reus of assault?

Answer 1

an act which causes the victime to apprehend an immediate infliction of unlawful violence

Question 2

What is the actus reus of battery?

Answer 2

the unlawful application of force to another

Question 3

What is the actus reus of s47 ABH?

Answer 3

assault (both battery & assault)
occasioning (causation)
actual bodily harm

Question 4

What is the actus reus of s20 GBH?

Answer 4

unlawful
wound
grievous bodily harm

Question 5

What is the actus reus of s18 GBH with intent?

Answer 5

wounding of grievous bodily harm as shout out in s20

Question 6

What is the mens rea of assault?

Answer 6

intentionally or recklessly causing the victim to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence

Question 7

What is the mens rea of battery?

Answer 7

intentionally or recklessly applying force to another

Question 8

What is the mens rea of s47 ABH?

Answer 8

intention or reckless as to an assault or battery

Question 9

What is the mens rea of s20 GBH?

Answer 9

maliciously, intentionally or recklessly cause some injury

Question 10

What is the mens rea of s18 GBH with intent?

Answer 10

intent to carry out grevions bodily harm