Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How many components make up the actus reus of section 47 ABH?
How many components make up the actus reus of section 47 ABH?
Three components
What mens rea is required for s47 ABH regarding the harm caused?
What mens rea is required for s47 ABH regarding the harm caused?
No mens rea for the harm
What constitutes a wound under OAPA 1861?
What constitutes a wound under OAPA 1861?
Break in skin with external bleeding
What type of offence is section 18 wounding/GBH with intent?
What type of offence is section 18 wounding/GBH with intent?
Indictable-only offence
What is the maximum sentence for section 18 GBH with intent?
What is the maximum sentence for section 18 GBH with intent?
Life imprisonment
What does grievous bodily harm mean?
What does grievous bodily harm mean?
Really serious harm
What mens rea is required for section 20 GBH?
What mens rea is required for section 20 GBH?
Intent/recklessness as to some harm
Can actual bodily harm include psychiatric injury?
Can actual bodily harm include psychiatric injury?
Yes, if recognised psychiatric condition
What are the two alternative mens rea options for s18?
What are the two alternative mens rea options for s18?
Intent GBH or resist lawful arrest
What factor affects whether harm is GBH under R v Bollom?
What factor affects whether harm is GBH under R v Bollom?
Victim vulnerability