WYP SC Final Exam - Assaults

Question 1

What is the definition of Assault

Answer 1

Inflicting physical harm or emotional harm.

Question 2

What is the definition of battery?

Answer 2

This is committed when a person intentionally or recklessly (subjectively) inflicts unlawful force on another

Question 3

What could be the defences of Assault and Battery?

Answer 3

• Consent
• Self Defence
• Lawful Chastisement
• Legal right

Question 4

What is section 39

Answer 4

Common Assault - (the lowest type of assault possible) - pushing someone, spitting, verbal assault

Question 5

What is section 47

Answer 5

Actual Bodily Harm - cuts and grazes

Question 6

What is section 20

Answer 6

Grievous bodily harm - wounding

Question 7

What is section 18

Answer 7

Grievous bodily harm with intent

Question 8

What are the immediate actions when arriving at a scene.

Answer 8

1. ) Check the preservation of life.
2. ) Preserve the scene (could be evidence)
3. ) Secure the evidence.
4. ) Identify the victim
5. ) Identify the suspects.