Assault AO1

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What is the definition of assault?

An act which causes the victim to apprehend the infliction of immediate unlawful violence (Fagan v MPC)

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What is the mens rea for assault?

Intention to cause another to fear immediate unlawful violence (Mohan) or recklessness as to whether such fear is caused (Cunningham)

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Can an omission constitute assault?

No, assault requires an act

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Can words constitute assault?

Yes (Constanza)

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Can silence constitute assault?

Yes (Ireland)

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What does "immediate" mean in assault?

Imminent, not instantaneous (Smith v Woking).

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What case shows that if the victim does not apprehend violence there is no assault?

Lamb

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Lamb

If the victim does not apprehend violence, then no assault has occurred