Battery Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
section and act
A
S.39 CJA
2
Q
definition
A
application of unlawful force - Williams
3
Q
Collin v Wilcock
A
any touching amounts to battery and definition
4
Q
How can it be applied?
A
direct or indirect
DPP v K (indirect)
5
Q
exception for battery
A
if it is acceptable in ordinary conduct
collins v Wilcock
6
Q
force cases
A
collins v wilcock - any touching
Faulkner v Talbot - need not be aggressive hostile or rude
Ireland - doesn’t have to be actual contact
7
Q
separate offences?
A
no - Fagan and act say no
