wounding and GBH- offences against a person act 1861 Flashcards
1
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s20 actus reus
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inflicts gbh or wounding
2
Q
s20 mens rea
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intention or subjective recklessness for some harm
3
Q
s18 actus reus
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cause gbh or wounding
4
Q
s18 mens rea
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direct intention for gbh or to resist arrest
5
Q
case examples
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dica- s20, gave women stds knowingly
bollom- judge misdirected infomation. men raped baby, went from s18 to s20
eisenhower- shut pellet gun at eye, internal bleeding, no charge