ABH

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Define ABH
Any hurt or injury designed to interfere with the health/comfort of the victim.
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What injuries are ABH? Give 3
Bruises, scratches, broken nose/fingers or psychiatric injury.
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What doesn't ABH include?
Mere emotions such as 'fear, distress or panic (T v DPP)
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Which act covers ABH?
It is a statutory offence covered by S47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
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Summary, Either Way or Indictable?
Either-way
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Which court can it be heard in?
Magistrates or Crown
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Maximum sentence for ABH?
5 years
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What is the Actus Reus for ABH?
Assault or battery occasioning actual bodily harm.
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What is the Mens Rea for ABH?
Intention or recklessness as to causing fear of/applying unlawful force
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What is specific about the Mens Rea for ABH?
There is no need for the defendant to intend or be reckless (R v Savage)
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What injuries are ABH? Give 3

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Bruises, scratches, broken nose/fingers or psychiatric injury.

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Which act covers ABH?

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Summary, Either Way or Indictable?

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