S18 OAPA - Intentional GBH/Wounding

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What act and section defines intentional GBH?

S18 Offences Against the Person Act

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What is the maximum sentence for a S18 offence?

Life

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How is the actus reus different and the same from a S20 offence?

The word inflict is swapped with ‘cause’ HOWEVER causation still applies

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What type of crime is a S18 offence?

Specific intent meaning D must intend GBH

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What case states that intent to wound is not enough?

R V Taylor

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What is said in R V Taylor?

D must intend GBH, intent to wound is not enough

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What else can cover mens rea for a S18 offence and what case does this come from?

Intent to resist lawful arrest or prevent lawful arrest of another (R V Morrison)

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What does R V Morrison cover?

Intent to resist lawful arrest or prevent lawful arrest of another