NON FATAL OFFENCES (2)

WOUNDING: found in S.18 and S.20 of the OAPA 1861

1) Malicious wounding; S.20 OAPA 1861

2) Wounding with intent; S.18 OAPA 1861

ACTUS REUS: to unlawfull wound someone - Eisenhower; a cut/ break in atleast 2 layers of skin

MENS REA: S.20; direct intention or recklessness as to cause some harm (Mowatt), R V Mohan and R V Cunningham. S.18; direct or oblique intention to cause really serious harm (Belfon), R V Mohan and R V Woollin

GREVIOUS BODILY HARM (GBH): defined under…