Wounding (s.20 and s.18) Flashcards
1
Q
What act is wounding been defined in?
A
the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2
Q
What is the AR of wounding?
A
To wound, breaking both layers of the skin
3
Q
What is not sufficient for wounding?
A
Internal bleeding, bruise, broken bone, internal injury
Will not suffice unless the skin is broken (Eisenhower)
4
Q
What is the MR of s.20 wounding?
A
Intention or recklessness as to causing some harm?
5
Q
What is the MR of s.18 wounding?
A
Intention to cause GBH
6
Q
What was the legal principle that came from Taylor?
A
An intention to wound is not sufficient for s.18 GBH
