S.47 ABH cases Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
intention or reckless as to an assault or battery, occasioning actual bodily harm
2
Q
Assault
A
Causing V to apprehend immediate unlawful personal violence (Constanza)
3
Q
Battery
A
Application of unlawful force (Thomas)
4
Q
ABH definition
A
‘hurt or injury that is calculated to interfere with the health and comfort of V’ (Miller)
5
Q
Psychiatric harm
A
Chan Fook
6
Q
Substantial amount of hair cutting
A
DPP v Smith
7
Q
Temporary loss of consciousness
A
T v DPP
8
Q
Mens rea
A
intention or recklessness as to the assault or battery
9
Q
No MR required for occasioning actual bodily harm
A
Robert