AR - Battery

• What is the actus reus of battery?

  The application of unlawful physical force
• What does unlawful mean?

  No defence or implied consent (Collins v Wilcock)
• What does Collins v Wilcock tell us about unlawful?

  There can be an implied consent to 'touch'
• Which case tells us that even the slightest physical force can suffice?

  Collins v Wilcock
• What does Collins v Wilcock tell us about physical force?

  Slightest force enough
• Which case tells us touching a person's clothes while they're wearing them is equivalent to touching them?

  Thomas
• What does Thomas tell us about 'application'?

  Touching a person's clothes while they're wearing them is equivalent to touching them
• What situations does Collins v Wilcock suggest there's an implied consent to 'touch'?


  Lawful arrest

  Self-defence

  Ordinary physical contacts of everyday life

  Tapping another
• What are examples of battery?


  Pushing

  Grabbing

  Touching w/ no injury

  Unwanted tickling

  Touching clothing while person wearing it

  Throwing item at another (includes fluid)

  Spitting on another