s18 Grievous Bodily harm (Intent)

Question 1

What act does GBH with intent fall under?

Answer 1

s18 offences against the person act 1861

Question 2

What type of offence is GBH with intent?

Answer 2

Indictable offence

Question 3

What is the punishment for GBH with intent?

Answer 3

Maximum life imprisonment

Question 4

What is the actus reus for GBH with intent?

Answer 4

Malicously wounding or causing grevious bodily harm

Question 5

Instead of “inflict” what term is used for GBH with intent? What case supports this? And what is required under this new term?

Answer 5

“Cause” - R v Ireland, Burstow - Causation is required

Question 6

Are the meaning of “wound” and “grievous bodily harm” the same as S20?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What is the key difference between S18 and S20

Answer 7

S20 can be proved with recklessness - S18 can only be proven with intent

Question 8

What are the two aspects of the mens rea?

Answer 8

1. The defendant must ‘malicously’ wound or cause GBH

2. The defendant must have specific intent or be resisting the lawful apprehension or detainer of any person

Question 9

What did R v Belton establish?

Answer 9

Established that S18 GBH is a specific intent offence?