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Discuss the criminal liability for an offence against the person of Reena in respect of Chloe and Miles and of Eric in respect of Reena.
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Discuss the criminal liability for an offence against the person of Reena in respect of Chloe and Miles and of Eric in respect of Reena. Paragraph One The charges that can be brought against the accused depend on the injuries caused to and suffered by the victim. In the case of Chloe, who has only suffered bruises and scratches - which can be categorized as minor injuries, Reena can be charged with the common assault known as a battery, which is defined by Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act. The Actus Reus of Battery is the application of unlawful force to someone else. The applying of force does not necessarily have to be personal contact; for e.g. just touching another's jacket may constitute the offence of battery as long as the other feels it. This can be seen in the case of Cole v Turner, the slightest degree of force, even the mere...
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