S47 ABH- offences against a person act 1861

Question 1

actus reus

Answer 1

assault or battery leads to extra harm, hurt or injury that is mental or physical. has to intervene with victims health or comfort

Question 2

mens rea

Answer 2

intention or subjective recklessness for the original assault or battery

Question 3

case examples

Answer 3

dpp v k- sold sulfuric acid, wanted to see its reaction, hid it in hand dryer, caused acid to hit students face
constanza- sent 803 love letters, some were threatening
smith- cut hair after argument