common law, but s.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988 states summary offence & max 6 months.
AR of battery?
the application of unlawful force.
Collins v Wilcock?
the slightest touch is enough for a battery.
Thomas?
force applied to clothes is the same as force to the person.
DPP v K?
force can be applied indirectly.
MR of battery?
intentionally or recklessly applying unlawful force (Venna).
(MR of battery) *For recklessness, you must say: “The risk that [V’s name] would suffer some physical harm must have crossed [D’s name] mind, when he [describe what D did in the scenario].
