Trespass to the person

Question 1

BATTERY

Answer 1

Collins v Wilcock 1984 and Wilson v Pringle 1987: physical contact and lack of consent
Livingstone v Minitry of defence: transferable
Williams v Humphrey 1975: do not need attempt to harm
Airdale NHS Trust v Bland 1993: must be act not omission

Question 2

ASSULT

Answer 2

R v Ireland 1998: physical or psychological
Bici v Ministry of Defence 2004: intent to cause fear
Tuberville v Savage 1669: threat of harm
Stephens v Myers 1830: reasonable anticipation of battery

Question 3

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Answer 3

Bird v Jones 1845: total and physical restraint
Collins v Wilcock 1984: restraint of another persons movement unlawfully
Ex Parte Evans 2001: Intentional

Question 4

SELF DEFENCE:

Answer 4

lane v Holloway
Cockroft v Smith 1705

Actions must be proportionate.