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assault,battery,GBH.ABH,s.20,s.18,s.47 OAPA,MORE
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s.47 OAPA | Assault occasioning to actual bodily harm. |
Assault | intentionally or recklessly cause another to fear immediate &unlawful violences. S.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.summary offence.maximum 6 months imprisonment |
Battery | Unlawful application of force by the defendant upon the victim.S.39 CJA 1988.summary offence.maximum 6 months imprisonment |
Mens Rea of assault | intention to cause another person to fear immediate unlawful violence or recklessness |
Mens Rea of battery | intention to apply un;awful physical force or recklessness |
s.20 OAPA | Unlawful & malicious wounding or inflict GBH.with or without weapon or instrument.Either-way offence,5 years max imprisonment |
s.18 OAPA | unlawful &malicious wounding or cause GBH with intent. Indictable offence. Life imprisonment |