Non Fatal Offences Against The Person Flashcards
What is the actus reus of assault?
To cause the apprehension of immediate force
What act does assault come under?
The criminal justice act 1988 section 39
What is the mens rea of assault?
Intention or recklessness that the victim would be caused this apprehension of force
Name an assault case?
R v Ireland 1997 the victim received silent phone calls
What act does battery come under?
The criminal justice act 1988 section 39
What is the actus reus of battery?
To use unlawful force on a person
What is the mens rea of battery?
Intention or recklessness that unlawful force would be used
Name a battery case?
Collins v wilcock 1984 a policeman grabbed her shoulder
What act does ABH?
Offences against the person act 1961s section 47
What is the actus reus of ABH?
To carry out an assault or battery which has caused actual bodily harm
What is the mens rea for ABH?
Intention or recklessness that an assault or battery would occur (no need to intend or foresee any injury)
Give a ABH case
R v savage 1991 (threw beer and glass which injured the victim)
What act does GBH come under?
The offences against the person act 1861 section 18 with intent section 20 without intent
What is the actus reus for GBH?
To cause a wound, break in the skin, or to cause GBH , serious injury
