Battery

Question 1

Source

Answer 1

• Common assault
• S.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
• Def in Ireland

Question 2

Definition

Answer 2

Intentionally or recklessly applying unlawful force on V

Question 3

AR

Answer 3

Application or unlawful force on V
- Application = can be indirect (DPP v K)
- Unlawful = unjustified (without defence) and in violation of the law
- Physical force = any touching even if not hostile or aggressive

Question 4

MR

Answer 4

Intending to apply force
- Direct (Mohan)
- Oblique (Woollin)
Or being reckless as to whether force is applied
- Recklessness (Cunningham)