ABH (Assault occasioning actual bodily harm) s47

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  • Created on: 18-03-18 09:45
Type of Injury
An assault that occasions actual bodily harm e.g Bruising, scratching, cutting hair
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Actus Reus
An assault (assault or battery)which occasions actual bodily harm
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Mens Rea
D had intent or was reckless as to cause ABH (don't have to show that D had mens rea to harm)
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Court/Maximum Sentence
Up to five years in prison
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R v Miller 1954 CA Definition of ABH
Any hurt or injury calculated to that interfere with V's health or comfort
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What is extent of injury for ABH Psychological Harm
Must be more than transient i.e. more than an emotion like fear so depression, panic attacks
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What is extent of injury for bodily harm
Must be more than trifling/minimal
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Card 2

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An assault (assault or battery)which occasions actual bodily harm

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Actus Reus

Card 3

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D had intent or was reckless as to cause ABH (don't have to show that D had mens rea to harm)

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Card 4

Front

Up to five years in prison

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Card 5

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Any hurt or injury calculated to that interfere with V's health or comfort

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