Grievous Bodily Harm Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
GBH is given its ordinary meaning of ‘really serious’ harm
A
(DPP v Smith)
2
Q
this is a question for the jury
A
(Golding)
3
Q
Harm will depend based on the characteristics of V
A
(Bollom)
4
Q
Harm can be physical or mental
A
(Burstow)
5
Q
, as well as biological, such as the transmission of AIDS
A
(Dica)
6
Q
Internal bleeding will not constitute a wound
A
(JCC v Eisenhower)
7
Q
D does not need to foresee this extent of harm
A
(Parmenter)
8
Q
If D resists arrest and causes GBH to an officer they will be charged to s18 and assessed to s20 MR
A
(Morrison)
