Where is wounding defined
S18 and S20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
What is the actus Reus of wounding
To unlawfully wound a person
JCC v Eisenhower
Defines a wound as a cut or break in atleast 2 layers of skin
What is the mens rea of S20 wounding
Direct intention or recklessness as to cause some harm
R v Mowatt
S20 wounding
Mens rea of S18 wounding
Direct or oblique intention as to cause really serious harm
R v Belfon
S18 wounding
Oblique intention criteria
Was the outcome virtually certain?
Did they realize the outcome was a virtual certainty
R v Woolin
Oblique intention