Wounding Flashcards
1
Q
Where is wounding defined
A
S18 and S20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2
Q
What is the actus Reus of wounding
A
To unlawfully wound a person
3
Q
JCC v Eisenhower
A
Defines a wound as a cut or break in atleast 2 layers of skin
4
Q
What is the mens rea of S20 wounding
A
Direct intention or recklessness as to cause some harm
5
Q
R v Mowatt
A
S20 wounding
6
Q
Mens rea of S18 wounding
A
Direct or oblique intention as to cause really serious harm
7
Q
R v Belfon
A
S18 wounding
8
Q
Oblique intention criteria
A
Was the outcome virtually certain?
Did they realize the outcome was a virtual certainty
9
Q
R v Woolin
A
Oblique intention
