Past Exam papers and Model Answers - Offences Against the.
Another problem with Non-Fatal Offences is that two of the five offences are common law (assault and battery). The numbering and structure of the offences doesn’t make logical sense; S47, which is causing ABH, carries a maximum sentence of 5 years, but so does S20, which is inflicting GBH. S18, which also involves inflicting GBH, has a maximum of life. Another problem is the fact that the.

Assault and Battery Quiz - Criminal Law Revision -How well do you know your non-fatal offences against the person? Do you know what the differences are between assault and battery? Can you identify the actus reus of assault? Do you know the key cases relating to assault and battery? Can you distinguish battery from ABH offences and other non-fatal offences?

Non-fatal offences against the person, under English law, are generally taken to mean offences which take the form of an attack directed at another person, that do not result in the death of any person.Such offences where death occurs are considered homicide, whilst sexual offences are generally considered separately, since they differ substantially from other offences against the person in.

This chapter deals with non-fatal offences against the person, a variety of offences designed to criminalise behaviour ranging from the infliction of serious (non-fatal) injuries to potential targeting of any non-consensual contact. The chapter begins by explaining the offences of assault and battery, the actus reus and mens rea of each, and defences. It then considers relevant provisions of.

This Report was submitted on the 4th February 1994 to the Attorney General, Mr. Harold A. Whelehan, S.C., pursuant to section 4(2)(c) of the Law Reform Commission Act, 1975.It embodies the results of an examination into the law concerning Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person carried out by the Commission at the request of the former Attorney General, Mr. John Rogers, S.C., together with the.

Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 (Act 26 of 1997) Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Bill 1997 (Bill 13 of 1997).

Answer: This paper will examine non-fatal offences against the person and whether consent is a good justification for inflicting actual bodily harm (hereby referred to ABH) in this respect. The first proportion of the paper will establish specific offences of assaults which make up the non-fatal offences. Consent will then be intro-duced and discussed whether it is acceptable as a general.