Assault

Question 0

Apprehend

Answer 0

Expectation that force will be used

- r v Logdon

Question 1

Actus Reus

Answer 1

An act that causes v to apprehend immediate unlawful force

Question 2

What does Read v Coker say about assault?

Answer 2

There’s no need for touching

Question 3

Immediate?

Answer 3

Means in the near future

- Smith v SWPS

Question 4

Force doesn’t necessarily mean violence

Answer 4

1. Spoken - r v Ireland
2. Written - r v constanza
3. Silence - r v Ireland
4. Actions - read v Coker

• words can negate an assault
  = Turberville v Savage

Question 5

Men’s rea

Answer 5

To intend or be reckless as to causing v to apprehend immediate unlawful force - confirmed in R v Venna

Intention or recklessness.