GBH- Grievous Bodily Harm

Question 1

GBH Definiton

Answer 1

Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

S.20- where D wounds or inflicts GBH upon the V with the I or R to cause some harm
BASIC INTENT CRIME

S.18- where the D wounds or causes GBH with intention or with intent or resist arrest
SPECIFIC INTENT CRIME

Question 2

ACTUS REA
Way 1

Answer 2

Wound - EISENHOWER
A cut or break in both layers of the skin
(Dermis and Epidermis)

For the cut to be considered GBH they
must be more serious

Question 3

ACTUS REA
Way 2

Answer 3

To inflict GBH injuries
SMITH
This means no more and no less that serious injury, but it does not have to be life threatening

Question 4

ACTUS REA
Way 2
GBH injury examples

Answer 4

Serious cuts/ wounds
Broken bones (serious/ compound fracture )
Injuries requiring lengthy treatment
Substantial blood loss
Permanent loss of sensory function
Serious psychological treatment
IRELAND/ BURSTOW
Biological harm- DICA- HIV

Question 5

SIDE RULE 1

Answer 5

Vulnerable victim
When assessing the seriousness of the injury you are allowed to take into account the V’s age and health
BOLLOM

Question 6

SIDE RULE 2

Answer 6

Accumulation of injuries
A series of less serious injuries can amount to GBH when taken together
BROWN/ STRATTON

Question 7

MENS REA
S.20

Answer 7

Intention or Recklessness to cause some injury
MOWATT

Question 8

MENS REA
S.18

Answer 8

Intention to cause serious injury or the D has intended to resist arrest
MORRISON