GBH and wounding

Cards (8)

  • What is the legal principle in DPP v Smith? GBH means very serious harm.
  • What is the legal principle in R v Burstow? GBH can be physical and psychiatric.
  • What is the legal principle in R v Dica? GBH can be clinical.
  • What is the legal principle in Dugdale v Firmstone? GBH requires hospital treatment.
  • What is the legal principle in R v Martin? GBH can be indirect.
  • What is the MR in wounding s20? Intention or recklessness to cause some harm.
  • What is the MR in wounding s18? Intention to cause serious harm.
  • What is the legal principle in JCC v Eisenhower? Internal bleeding is not a wound.