ABH 0.0 / 5 ? LawCriminal lawA2/A-levelAQA Created by: SammygemboCreated on: 18-05-17 09:10 Define ABH Any hurt or injury designed to interfere with the health/comfort of the victim. 1 of 10 What injuries are ABH? Give 3 Bruises, scratches, broken nose/fingers or psychiatric injury. 2 of 10 What doesn't ABH include? Mere emotions such as 'fear, distress or panic (T v DPP) 3 of 10 Which act covers ABH? It is a statutory offence covered by S47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 4 of 10 Summary, Either Way or Indictable? Either-way 5 of 10 Which court can it be heard in? Magistrates or Crown 6 of 10 Maximum sentence for ABH? 5 years 7 of 10 What is the Actus Reus for ABH? Assault or battery occasioning actual bodily harm. 8 of 10 What is the Mens Rea for ABH? Intention or recklessness as to causing fear of/applying unlawful force 9 of 10 What is specific about the Mens Rea for ABH? There is no need for the defendant to intend or be reckless (R v Savage) 10 of 10
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