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What is the definition of battery?

The application of unlawful force to another person

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What is the mens rea for battery?

Intention to apply unlawful force (Mohan) or recklessness as to whether force is applied (Cunningham)

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How much force is needed for battery?

The force may be slight (Collins v Wilcock)

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DPP v K

Battery may be direct / indirect

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Can battery be committed by a continuing act?

Yes (Fagan v MPC)