s47

• s47 offences against the person act 1861
• s47 def - an assault / battery that occasions actual bodily harm
• actus reus - the act of either an assault or battery that occasions abh
• any hurt or injury that interferes with the health and comfort of the victim - bollom
• cases actus reus - smith - chan fook
• mens rea - d must either intend or be subjectivly reckless as to the assault or battery ( does not have to intend harm savage)