Which offence is committed when a person unlawfully inflicts actual bodily harm under section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Step 1: Section 47 is assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- Step 2: Actual bodily harm includes any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with health or comfort.
Answer
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Why not the others: Wounding with intent is section 18; common assault is under section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988; malicious wounding is section 20.
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