Gbh

Question 1

Definition of S.20 OAPA 1861

Answer 1

Inflicting a wound or gbh injuries with the intention or recklessness to inflict some harm

Question 2

Definition of S.18 OAPA 1861

Answer 2

Inflicting a wound or gbh injuries is ugh the intention to inflict gbh or resist arrest

Question 3

Stage one

Answer 3

The d must inflict a wound or gbh injuries. A wound is a break in both layers or the skin (Eisenhower). A gbh injury is nothing more or less than really serious harm (dpp v smith)

Question 4

Accumulation of injuries side rule

Answer 4

Accumulation of injuries may amount to gbh when taken together (brown v Stratton)

Question 5

Vulnerable victim side rule

Answer 5

The Injuries of vulnerable victims are seen as more serious (Bollom)

Question 6

Mens rea for S.20 OAPA 1861

Answer 6

Intention (Mohan) or recklessness (Cunningham) to inflict some harm (mowatt)

Question 7

Mens rea for S.18 OAPA 1861

Answer 7

Intention (Mohan) or recklessness (cunningham) to inflict gbh injuries or resist arrest (Morrison/ Mowatt)