Battery (Paper 1)

Question 1

Key words for battery

Answer 1

D has made contact with the victim

Question 2

Lord Goff definition of battery in Collins v Wilcock

Answer 2

D unlawfully touches the victim

Question 3

How much touching is needed for battery

Answer 3

Any touch, however slight, may amount to a battery

Question 4

Touching the victim’s clothing case

Answer 4

Thomas

Question 5

Ruling from Martin

Answer 5

A battery can be committed indirectly

Question 6

Touching must be unlawful, meaning

Answer 6

Hostile or aggressive (Wilson v Pringle)

Question 7

Mens rea of battery

Answer 7

Intention or recklessness to unlawfully touch the victim (Venna)