BATTERY

Question 1

acteus reus of battery?

Answer 1

applying unlawful force to another

Question 2

mens rea of battery?

Answer 2

intetionally or recklessly applying force to another

Question 3

Whats the case for force (battery)?

Answer 3

R v Thomas- A force can be the lightest touch and touching clothing is the same as touching a person

Question 4

Whats the case for a force being hostile?

Answer 4

Wilson v Pringle- a force must be hostile (unwanted or aggressive) and beyond the ordinary jostlings of life

Question 5

Fagan v MPC

Answer 5

Force can be applied via a continuing act

Question 6

DPP v K

Answer 6

Force can be applied indirectly via an object

Question 7

DPP v Santana Bermudez

Answer 7

Force can be applied by an omission but only where D has a duty to act and fails to preform that duty