Non-fatal offences against the person cases Flashcards
1
Q
Loss of consciousness counts as ABH
A
T v DPP
2
Q
Cutting hair counts as ABH
A
DPP v Smith
3
Q
Psychiatric injury counts as ABH - more than emotions
A
R v Chan Fook
4
Q
Not necessary to show that D instead ABH, sufficient to have intended/been reckless to assault/battery
A
ROBERTS
and confirmed in
SAVAGE
5
Q
GBH - not acting in self defence/v gave consent
A
MARTIN
6
Q
GBH wound - all layers of the skin must be broken
A
JCC v EISENHOWER
7
Q
GBH - minor bruising could amount to GBH depending the D’s age/health
A
BOLLOM (17 month old baby)
8
Q
MR = does not require ill will (GBH)
A
CUNNINGHAM/PARMENTER
9
Q
s18 - must have intended to cause GBH
A
R v Belfon
10
Q
s18 - mus have intended to resist arrest
A
Morrison
