S.20 & S.18 OAPA Flashcards
1
Q
AR for s.18 & s.20
A
Inflicting a wound or GBH
2
Q
What is considered a wound
A
A break to both layers of the skin - dermis and epidermis, the cut must bleed, bleeding from an internal cavity is also wounding
3
Q
What is GBH
A
Grievous bodily harm
4
Q
What does GBH include
A
Psychiatric injury, physical & clinical harm
5
Q
What is the MR for s.20
A
D intends or is reckless as to causing SOME harm to V
6
Q
What is the MR for s.18
A
D must intend to cause SERIOUS harm. Recklessness is not sufficient
