Offences Against the Person (1861) Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you find the Offences Against the Person?
A
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2
Q
What are the 6 offences?
A
- Assault
- Battery
- Actual Bodily Harm
- Wounding
- Grevious Bodily Harm
- Grevious Bodily Harm with Intent.
3
Q
What is assault?
A
Anything that causes the apprehension of unlawful force.
4
Q
What is the offence of assault under?
A
In S39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1998.
5
Q
What is the Actus Reus of assault?
A
Where D does an act that causes the V to apprehend the infliction of immediate, unlawful violence.
6
Q
What is the Mens Rea of assault?
A
Intention or
recklessness to
cause Actus Reus.
7
Q
What is the maximum sentence for assault?
A
6 months.
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