Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Definition of ABH (s47 OAPA)
Definition of ABH (s47 OAPA)
Hurt/injury interfering with health or comfort of victim
S47 actus reus: 3 components
S47 actus reus: 3 components
Assault/battery + causation + actual bodily harm
S47 mens rea requirement
S47 mens rea requirement
Intent/recklessness as to assault/battery only (not harm)
Legal definition of 'wound'
Legal definition of 'wound'
Break in continuity of skin with external bleeding
Definition of GBH
Definition of GBH
Really serious harm
S20 mens rea
S20 mens rea
Intent or recklessness as to causing some harm
S18 mens rea (2 options)
S18 mens rea (2 options)
Specific intent to cause GBH or resist lawful arrest
S18 maximum sentence
S18 maximum sentence
Life imprisonment
Key difference: s20 vs s18
Key difference: s20 vs s18
Mens rea: s20 = some harm; s18 = specific intent for GBH
ABH can include (beyond physical)
ABH can include (beyond physical)
Psychiatric injury (recognised condition) & cutting hair