Wilkinson v Downton Flashcards
Rhoades v OPO
D must have intended to cause physical harm or severe emotional or mental harm.
3 Elements:
Conduct
Mental
Consequences
Conduct
Words/conduct directed to Cl. for which there is no justification or reasonable excuse.
Mental
D intended to cause physical harm/severe distress which results in physical harm/recognised psychiatric illness.
Consequences
Physical harm or recognised psychiatric illness.
ABC v WH and William Whillock
a. ) Conduct – D acted unjustifiably to manipulate Cl. to send indecent images
b. ) Mental – So obvious the perpetrator cannot realistically say the consequences were unintended
c. ) Consequences – Cl. suffered from an adjustment disorder, with exacerbation of her mental issues