Section 18 - GBH

• Defined in the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
• Defined as unlawful and malicious wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
• Actus Reus

  The act of causing GBH (really serious harm) and/or wounding - this is defined as the breaking of two layers of the skin (Elisenhower).
• Actus Reus

  The age, health etc of the Victim needs to be considered (Bollom).
• Actus Reus

  GBH includes knowingly transmitting a biological disease (Dica) and severe depression/psychiatric harm (Burstow).
• Mens Rea

  The defendant must intend (Mohan) to cause serious harm. Can be oblique intention (Woollin).
• Oblique intention

  Woollin