Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In which court is battery tried?
In which court is battery tried?
Magistrates' Court only
What is the maximum sentence for battery under s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988?
What is the maximum sentence for battery under s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988?
Six months' imprisonment
Can battery be committed indirectly without the defendant personally touching the victim?
Can battery be committed indirectly without the defendant personally touching the victim?
Yes, by setting events in motion
Which principle makes everyday social contact like handshakes lawful?
Which principle makes everyday social contact like handshakes lawful?
Implied consent
Does the force in battery need to be hostile or aggressive?
Does the force in battery need to be hostile or aggressive?
No, any touching suffices
What type of recklessness is required for battery?
What type of recklessness is required for battery?
Subjective - actually appreciated risk
What are the two mental states that satisfy the mens rea for battery?
What are the two mental states that satisfy the mens rea for battery?
Intention or recklessness
What makes force 'unlawful' in battery?
What makes force 'unlawful' in battery?
Lack of legal justification
When battery causes ABH, what does the offence become?
When battery causes ABH, what does the offence become?
S47 offence, max 5 years
Which case established that battery is intentional or reckless application of unlawful force?
Which case established that battery is intentional or reckless application of unlawful force?
R v Ireland (1997)