Inflicting GBH Or A Wound OATPA S20

Question 1

What elements are required for someone to be guilty of s20 oatpa inflicting gbh or a wound?

Answer 1

This is a statutory offence
Actus reus: inflicting gbh or causing a wound
Mens rea: intention to cause some harm or recklessness as to causing some harm
Triable either way offence

Question 2

What constitutes GBH?

Answer 2

Gbh includes broken bones, severe burns, severe bleeding, lengthy incapacity, can also include psychiatric harm

Question 3

What constitutes a wound?

Answer 3

A wound is an injury that breaks both layers of skin, minor scratches are not considered a wound