Non-fatal offences- GBH S.18

Question 1

WHAT IS S.18 OAPA 1861?

Answer 1

Under s.18 it is an offence to:

• Wound with the intent to do some GBH; and/or
• Cause GBH with the intent to do some GBH.

Question 2

MENS REA FOR S.18?

Answer 2

D must intend to do some GBH.

Question 3

S.18 MOHAN?

Answer 3

D directly intends a result (GBH) where it is his aim or purpose.

Question 4

S.18 WOOLLIN?

Answer 4

D indirectly intends a result, where that result isn’t desired but was virtually certain to occur and D knows this.