Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does assault focus on in legal terms?
What does assault focus on in legal terms?
Apprehension of violence
What type of offence is assault classified as?
What type of offence is assault classified as?
Summary offence
What is the maximum sentence for assault?
What is the maximum sentence for assault?
Six months' imprisonment
How many elements must be present for the actus reus of assault?
How many elements must be present for the actus reus of assault?
All four elements must be present
What does 'apprehend' mean in the context of assault?
What does 'apprehend' mean in the context of assault?
The victim must be aware
In R v Lamb (1967), why was there no assault?
In R v Lamb (1967), why was there no assault?
Victim didn't apprehend any violence
According to R v Ireland (1997), what can constitute assault?
According to R v Ireland (1997), what can constitute assault?
Silence
How do courts interpret 'immediate' in assault?
How do courts interpret 'immediate' in assault?
Flexibly - if victim unsure what's next
What satisfies the mens rea of assault?
What satisfies the mens rea of assault?
Intention OR recklessness
In Tuberville v Savage (1669), what was the legal principle established?
In Tuberville v Savage (1669), what was the legal principle established?
Words can negate assault