PAPER 1 S.20/S.18 Flashcards
1
Q
What do the offences of GBH fall under?
A
S.20 and S.18 of the offences against the person act 1861
2
Q
What is the Actus Reus of wounding require?
A
A break in the layers of the skin
3
Q
For the Actus Reus of wounding what is insufficient?
A
A graze or scratch or internal bleeding (Eisenhower)
4
Q
For GBH what does grievous mean?
A
Serious
5
Q
What can GBH be?
A
Physical, psychological or biological
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6
Q
What is the men’s rea of S.20?
A
Intention of recklessly causing some harm (Mowatt)
7
Q
In S.20 MR D doesnt have to..
A
Intend or foresee serious harm
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8
Q
What is the S.18 men’s rea?
A
Require intention to cause GBH (Belfon)
9
Q
In the S.18 MR what is insufficient?
A
Intention to wound (R V Taylor)
