"A person is guilty of assault if he intentionally or recklessly causes another person to fear the application to his body of immediate, unlawful force" Common law or s39 CJA 1988
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What is the actus reus of assault?
Causing the victim to fear the application to his body of immediate, unlawful force
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What does 'apprehend'mean?
To...
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Ireland (1998); Burstow (1997)
The victims were either telephoned by D or the threat was made in complete darnkess. A silent call could amount to assault.
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R v. Constanza (1997)
Constanza....
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What is the actus reus of assault?
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Causing the victim to fear the application to his body of immediate, unlawful force
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