OAPA: GBH s.20 + s.18 Flashcards
What is the difference between s.20 and s.18 of the OAPA 1861?
s.20 - inflicting GBH or wounding with intention or recklessness as to causing some harm
s.18 - causing GBH or wounding with specific intent to cause serious harm
what is the maximum sentence for s.20
up to 5 years imprisonment
What is the maximum sentence for s.18?
Up to life imprisonment
What is wounding in the context of s.20 and s.18?
A wound is defined as a break in 2 layers of the skin “a graze”
Can a scratch or bruise be classified as a wound?
No, it must break both layers of skin
Case: JCC v Eisenhower – An internal rupture was not considered a wound as it did not break the skin.
What does GBH mean?
Really serious harm or serious injury
Case DPP v Smith - GBH means serious harm
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