Legal Principles of Wounding and GBH
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Match the legal definitions with their corresponding explanations:

Wound = A cut or break in the continuity of the whole skin - Eisenhower GBH = 'Serious harm' - Smith s.18 = Intention to cause GBH or resist arrest AR (Actus Reus) = Causing GBH or unlawful wounding

Match the legal cases with their principles:

R v Dica = Biological disease can be GBH R v Parmenter = Confirmed subjective test for recklessness R v Bollam = Severity of injury assessed by victim's age and health R v Taylor = Intention to wound is not sufficient

Match the legal aspects with their characteristics:

MR (Mens Rea) = Intention to cause GBH or resist arrest R v Morrison = Direct intent needed to resist arrest R v Taylor = Intention to wound is not sufficient s.18 = Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Match the legal principles with their descriptions:

<p>AR (Actus Reus) = Causing GBH or unlawful wounding R v Dica = Biological disease can be classified as GBH R v Parmenter = Subjective test for assessing recklessness R v Bollam = Injury severity assessed by victim's attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the legal definitions with their associated terms:

<p>Wound = Eisenhower's cut or break definition GBH = Smith's serious harm definition AR = Actus Reus linked to harm MR = Mens Rea concerning intentionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following non-fatal offences with their respective legal principles or definitions:

<p>Assault = An act which causes the victim to apprehend the infliction of immediate unlawful force. Battery = The application of unlawful force. S.47 = An assault or battery occasioning actual bodily harm. S.20 = Infliction of GBH or unlawful wounding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal principles to their corresponding cases:

<p>Ireland = Silence can amount to force. Tuberville v Savage = D's words may cancel out the offence of assault. Collins v Wilcock = Force must be unlawful. R v Chan Fook = Psychiatric injury can amount to ABH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections of law with their respective acts:

<p>Section 39 = Criminal Justice Act 1988 S.47 = Offences Against the Person Act 1861 S.20 = Offences Against the Person Act 1861 R v Thomas = Force includes touching clothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) = Any hurt calculated to interfere with the health and comfort of the victim. Mens Rea of Assault = Intention to cause the victim to fear the infliction of immediate unlawful force. Mens Rea of Battery = Intention to apply unlawful force or subjective recklessness. R v Martin = Battery can be indirect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal principles with their descriptions:

<p>R v Smith v Chief Superintendent of Woking Police = Immediate does not mean instant. R v Thomas = Force includes touching clothing. R v Martin = Battery can be indirect. R v Chan Fook = Fear and panic is not enough for ABH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wound Definition & Case

  • A wound is a cut or break in the continuity of the whole skin, as defined by the case of Eisenhower.

GBH Definition & Case

  • GBH is defined as 'serious harm', as established in the case of Smith.
  • R v Dica: Biological disease can be GBH
  • R v Parmenter: Confirmed subjective recklessness
  • R v Bolam: Severity of injury, assessed according to the victim’s age and health.

s.18 Act & Elements

  • Act of Parliament: Offences Against the Person Act 1861
  • AR (Actus Reus): Causing GBH or unlawful wounding.
  • MR (Mens Rea): Intention to cause GBH or resist arrest, or only recklessness needed for the injury.
  • R v Morrison: Direct intent needed to resist arrest, only recklessness needed for injury
  • R v Taylor: Intention to wound is not sufficient.

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This quiz covers key legal definitions and principles regarding wounds and grievous bodily harm (GBH) established through various cases. It examines the Actus Reus and Mens Rea requirements under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, along with landmark court rulings that shape these concepts. Test your understanding of these legal terms and their implications in law.

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