ABH

?
What crime must mens rea be proved for to succeed in an ABH conviction?
The original assault or battery
1 of 7
What type of mens rea is needed to secure an ABH conviction?
Intention or recklessness can apply
2 of 7
ABH is defined as, "any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with..." what?
The health or comfort of the victim
3 of 7
What is the authority for the definition of ABH?
R v Donovan
4 of 7
What is DPP v Smith an authority for?
Damage to hair can be an ABH
5 of 7
Can psychological harm constitute an ABH?
Where it becomes a medically recognised psychiatric condition
6 of 7
Can consent be a defence to ABH?
Only in very certain circumstances, e.g. playing sport
7 of 7

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What type of mens rea is needed to secure an ABH conviction?

Back

Intention or recklessness can apply

Card 3

Front

ABH is defined as, "any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with..." what?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is the authority for the definition of ABH?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is DPP v Smith an authority for?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar All resources:

See all All resources »