Offences against the person - ASSAULTS Flashcards
1
Q
Offence Against Person Act … what year?
A
1861
2
Q
Does common assault cover animals?
A
No - Just people
3
Q
Common Assault definition/ main points
A
Any ACT
By which person INTENTIONALLY
Or RECKLESSLY applies
UNLAWFUL FORCE
On ANOTHER
4
Q
Types of common assult
A
Common assault, where there is the threat of violence or force.
Common assault and battery (assault by beating), where actual violence or force takes place.
5
Q
What section in offences against person act is common assault?
A
Section 39
6
Q
What section in offences against person is ABH?
A
Section 47
7
Q
What does ABH stand for?
A
Actual Bodily Harm
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