Battery cases Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
The application of unlawful force to another person, intending either to apply unlawful physical force to another or being reckless as to whether unlawful force is applied (Collins v Wilcock)
2
Q
Sentencing
A
S.39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988
3
Q
Force= unwanted touching
A
Collins v Wilcock
4
Q
Slightest touching
A
R v Thomas
5
Q
Continuing act
A
Fagan v Metropolitan Police Commissioner
6
Q
Defendant causes force to be applied even though he does not personally touch the victim
A
R v Martin
7
Q
Indirect acts can amount to battery through test of recklessness
A
Haystead v Chief Constable of Derbyshire
8
Q
Omission
A
DPP v Santa- Bermudez
