Section 18 Wounding and GBH Flashcards
1
Q
Act?
A
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2
Q
Is it more or less serious than s 20?
A
More
3
Q
Indictable or summary?
A
Indictable
4
Q
Maximum sentence?
A
Life Imprisonment
5
Q
Actus Reus?
A
Unlawfully wound or inflict GBH on another (Exactly same as s 20)
6
Q
Mens rea?
A
Intent to cause GBH, or intent to resist lawful arrest of a person
7
Q
Difference between s 20 and s 18?
A
s 18 requires intent to cause GBH, but s 20 only requires intent/recklessness as to causing some HARM, NOT GBH.
