Exam 6: Non-Fatal Non-Sexual Offences Against the Person

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The poisoning offences in sections 23 and 24 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 involve the defendant administering a poison or other destructive or _____ thing.

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noxious
Explanation: Sections 23 and 24 Offences Against the Person Act 1861, concerning poisoning, involve the administration of a poison or other destructive or noxious thing.

Which of the following best summarises the key point of law in the decision in Brown?

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The mens rea of an assault is that the defendant intended or was reckless that the victim would apprehend imminent unlawful force.

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What is the most important difference between the offences in sections 18 and 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861?

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The offence in section 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 requires proof that the defendant ____ or inflicted grievous bodily harm on the victim.

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Which of the following points were made by the House of Lords in Ireland and Burstow? [Please select all that apply]

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Question 6

The offence of malicious wounding requires proof that the defendant foresaw that the victim might suffer some harm.

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Which of the following best describes the actus reus of an assault?

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Question 8

The offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm is found in section ___ of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

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Question 9

A battery requires proof that the victim was hurt by the defendant.

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The poisoning offences in sections 23 and 24 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 involve the defendant administering a poison or other destructive or _____ thing.

Which of the following best summarises the key point of law in the decision in Brown?

The mens rea of an assault is that the defendant intended or was reckless that the victim would apprehend imminent unlawful force.

What is the most important difference between the offences in sections 18 and 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861?

The offence in section 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 requires proof that the defendant ____ or inflicted grievous bodily harm on the victim.

Which of the following points were made by the House of Lords in Ireland and Burstow? [Please select all that apply]

The offence of malicious wounding requires proof that the defendant foresaw that the victim might suffer some harm.

Which of the following best describes the actus reus of an assault?

The offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm is found in section ___ of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

A battery requires proof that the victim was hurt by the defendant.

An Introduction to Criminal Law

Actus Reus: The Conduct Element

Mens Rea: The Mental Element

Strict Liability

Homicide

Sexual Offences

Theft, Handling, and Robbery

Fraud , Burglary and Blackmail

Criminal Damage

Defences

Inchoate Offences, and the Criminal Liability of Corporations

Complicity

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