ABH

Question 1

R v Miller

Answer 1

Gave definition of ABH but is general and not used often. Describes ABH as ‘any substantial hurt or injury caused that impacts the health or comfort of the victim’

Question 2

R v Chan-Fook

Answer 2

Psychological harm can amount to an ABH but must use recognised mental conditions not ‘mere emotions’

Question 3

DPP v Smith

Answer 3

Cutting off a substantial amount of hair without consent can amount to ABH

Question 4

R v Savage

Answer 4

Judge rules that if you have the men’s tea for assault/battery then it can be transferred to the ABH

Question 5

T v DPP

Answer 5

Temporary loss of consciousness is ABH