Non Fatals- Battery Flashcards
1
Q
What is the actus reus of battery and what case says this
A
Colins v Wilcock- actual infliction of unlawful force
2
Q
What are the 3 criteria of battery
A
- application
- unlawful
- force
3
Q
What case is used for application
A
Haystead- TM to baby
4
Q
What case is used for unlawful, and what was said
A
Colins v wilcock- lord goff gave examples of when force is lawful due to consent e.g. handshake, in a busy street
5
Q
What case is used for force, and what is said
A
Thomas- touching of clothes amounts to battery, only minimal force is required
6
Q
What is the MR of battery
A
Intention to apply unlawful force/ recklessness as to whether force is applied
7
Q
What case is used for the MR of battery
A
Venna
