Battery (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What type of offence is battery?
What type of offence is battery?
Common law offence
What is the maximum sentence for battery?
What is the maximum sentence for battery?
6 months imprisonment
Which case defined battery as intentional or reckless application of unlawful force?
Which case defined battery as intentional or reckless application of unlawful force?
R v Ireland (1997)
How many components make up the actus reus of battery?
How many components make up the actus reus of battery?
Three components
Does battery require direct contact between defendant and victim?
Does battery require direct contact between defendant and victim?
No, force can be applied indirectly
Which case established the concept of implied consent to everyday physical contact?
Which case established the concept of implied consent to everyday physical contact?
Collins v Wilcock (1984)
What level of force is required for battery?
What level of force is required for battery?
Any touching suffices
What are the two mens rea options for battery?
What are the two mens rea options for battery?
Intention or recklessness
What type of recklessness is required for battery?
What type of recklessness is required for battery?
Subjective - defendant actually foresaw risk
Which everyday contact is covered by implied consent per Collins v Wilcock?
Which everyday contact is covered by implied consent per Collins v Wilcock?
Tapping someone to gain their attention