BATTERY Flashcards
1
Q
ACT
A
s.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
2
Q
definition
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intentionally or recklessly apply unlawful force
3
Q
ACTUS REUS
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- application of unlawful force
- any touch, however slight
4
Q
ACTUS REUS
cases
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- COLE V TURNER - slightest touch is enough
- COLLINS V WILCOCK - v musnt consent
- R V HAYSTEAD - application can be indirect
5
Q
MENS REA
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-d has intention or recklessness to apply unlawful force
-R v Savage
6
Q
MENS REA
intention
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r v mohan
7
Q
MENS REA
recklessness
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r v cunningham
8
Q
MENS REA
other rules
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- transferred malice (LATIMER)
- coincidence rule (FAGEN)
