Actual Bodily Harm

Question 1

The injury must be regarded as more than ‘transient or trifling’, but this can include any injury that interferes with the health or comfort of V

Answer 1

(Miller)

Question 2

temporary loss of consciousness

Answer 2

(T v DPP)

Question 3

cutting a substantial amount of hair

Answer 3

(DPP v Smith)

Question 4

Psychiatric injury can amount to ABH but only when it results in a medically recognised psychiatric condition - mere emotions are insufficient

Answer 4

(Chan-Fook)

Question 5

The MR of ABH is simply that of the base assault or battery - D does need to forsee any further harm

Answer 5

(Savage)