Assault

Question 1

Section for assault

Answer 1

Common law offence but charged under s39 criminal justice act 1988

Question 2

AR assault

Answer 2

Causing victim to apprehend immediate violence

Question 3

R v Ireland

Answer 3

Silent phone calls can amount to assault

Question 4

Mr for assault

Answer 4

Intent or recklessness as to causing the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful violence

Question 5

Max sentence

Answer 5

6 months imprisonment or fine

Question 6

Strengths of assault

Answer 6

1) protects victims from psychological harm
2) flexible application in modern contexts

Question 7

Limits of assault

Answer 7

1) lacks clear stat definition
2) ambiguity of immediate