This case pointed out that touching a person to get their attention is acceptable, providing no greater degree of physical contact was used than necessary.
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R v Thomas (1985)
This case identified touching of victims clothing can mount to battery. Defendant touched the bottom of the victims skirt and rubbed it.
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Fagan v metropolitan police commissioner (1968)
This case shows an continuing act. The defendant parked one of his tyres on a police offers foot without realising. When the police offer asked him to remover it, he refused.
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R v Martin (1881)
This case shows an indirect act. The defendant placed an iron bar across the exit of a theatre door and shouted fire. Several people were injured.
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DPP v Majewski (1976)
This case shows recklessness.
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R v Thomas (1985)
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This case identified touching of victims clothing can mount to battery. Defendant touched the bottom of the victims skirt and rubbed it.
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