Battery

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  • Created on: 13-02-23 19:31
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  • Battery
    • Actus reus
      • The application of unlawful force
        • Application
          • The application does not need to be direct
            • DPP v K
            • Fagan v MPC
          • Can also be an omission
            • Santana Bermudez
        • Unlawful
          • If the defendant has a lawful excuse, he won't be guilty
            • Reasonable punishment of a child
            • Self-defence or crime prevention
            • Victim's consent
              • Collins v Wilcock
                • Defines implies consent in bustling environments
                  • Grabbing someones arm is not consensual
        • Force
          • Any touching will suffice
            • R v Thomas
            • Faulkner v Talbot
    • Mens rea
      • Intent
      • Subjective recklessness
        • Cunningham
          • Is the defendant aware of the risk and does he take it anyway?
        • R v Venna

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