1
Q
Definition
A
Collins v Wilcock, Lord Goff defined as any touching of another person however slight can amount to a battery
2
Q
Actus reus
A
Any touching however not all touching is illegal e.g. Bumping into someone
R v Thomas - touching a persons clothing
R v Martin - committed indirectly
3
Q
Mens rea
A
Intention - set out to bring consequences
Recklessness - R v Venna
