Non - Fatal Offences: Battery Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the AR for battery?

A

Application of unlawful force to another person

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2
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What is the MR for battery?

A

Intention of recklessness as to the battery

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3
Q

What is force?

A

No need to prove any harm as touch is sufficient
Can be committed indirectly

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4
Q

What happened in Thomas?

A

Touching and rubbing a woman’s skirt is equivalent to touching the person wearing the clothing, amounts to battery

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5
Q

What happened in DPP v K?

A

Convicted of S.47 ABH as common assault could be committed indireclty

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