S47 actual bodily harm

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AR of S47

assault or battery that causes ABH

MR of S47

intention or subjective recklessness as to the assault or battery

bodily harm includes any hurt or injury that interferes with the health/comfort of the V

R v Miller

V was injured whilst trying to escape a 2nd floor window, injury must be more than trivial

R v Chan Fook

Can be caused indirectly (acid in hand dryer)

DPP v K

Bodily harm can include damage to dead tissue cells / putting unpleasant substance on V

DPP v Smith