English and Welsh Police Law Explained
A Podcast where we investigate specific English and Welsh criminal legislation.
We undertake research to define the laws, discuss case studies, and provide real life examples, so that you don't have to.
English and Welsh Police Law Explained
GBH (Section 18 and 20 Offences against the Person Act 1861)
In today's episode we are explaining GBH, Offences against the Person Act 1861. We discuss the definition, relevant case studies, and some real life examples.
GBH Legislation can be found at:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/24-25/100/section/18
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/24-25/100/section/20
Some helpful summaries, used in the research for this podcast can be found at:
https://www.lawteacher.net/lectures/criminal-law/non-fatal-offences/wounding-gbh/
https://www.e-lawresources.co.uk/wounding-and-gbh-s20-s18-oapa-1861
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offences-against-person-incorporating-charging-standard
