Battery Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Sections ?
A
Common law offence but charged under s39 criminal justice act 1988
2
Q
Ar battery
A
Application of unlawful force to another person
3
Q
Collins v Wilcock
A
Battery can be slightest of touches
4
Q
R v Thomas
A
Touching clothing can amount to a battery
5
Q
Dpp v k
A
Battery can be indirect
6
Q
Mr for battery
A
Intention or recklessness as to the application of unlawful force
7
Q
R v Cunningham
A
D foresaw risk of applying force and went ahead anyway
8
Q
Strengths of battery
A
1) indirect force widens protections
2) protects bodily autonomy
9
Q
Limits of battery
A
1) lack of clear stat definition
2) overcriminalisation of minor acts
10
Q
Max sentence for battery
A
6 months imprisonment or fine
