Non-fatal Offences - Battery Flashcards

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1
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Actus Reus of Battery

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Applying Unlawful Force

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R v Thomas

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‘Force’ = slightest or lightest touch is all that is required

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Wilson v Pringle

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Force is unlawful when it is hostile

‘Hostile’ = unwanted and beyond the ordinary jostling of everyday life

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DPP v K

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Force can be applied indirectly

i.e. through an object

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DPP v Santana Bermudez

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Battery can be committed by an omission

(when D has a duty to act arising from creating a dangerous situation)

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Mens Rea of Battery

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DIRECT: intent to apply unlawful force to another e.g. Mohan

RECKLESSNESS: recklessness about applying unlawful force to another (D realises the risk of applying unlawful force but continues regardless)
e.g. Cunningham

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