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This is an introduction and case update on non-fatal offences the person for For Legal on behalf of the Law Training Centre.

Non-fatal offences against the person include some of the most frequently dealt with offences in the criminal Courts. There are a range of offences; we will look at some of the most frequently charged; it’s always useful to have knowledge of these and refresh the basics from time to time.

We will also have a look at some recent cases, you will see that in addition to a couple of points of law that help with our understanding of the differences between assault offences there are often appeals that deal with sentencing.

So we are going to do two things, go over common assault, battery, assaults on emergency workers and Racially and Religiously Aggravated offences, as well as ABH, GBH and GBH with intent, then we will look at some recent cases.

The key legislation includes the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, the Criminal Justice Act 1988, and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. You should also look at the Sentencing Council Guidelines for these offences.

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Learning objectives:

  • An understanding of the more common non-fatal offences against the person Plea Before Venue Procedure for Adults including aggravated offences
  • An awareness of some recent issues arising in appeal cases in relation to the distinctions between the offences and application of the sentencing guidelines in practice.

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James Edenborough

Consultant to LTC (Practising Barrister) • Law Training Centre

James studied history at the University of Cambridge, going on to an MA in Legal and Political Theory at UCL. A practising barrister, James was at the criminal bar for 13 years. In 2015, James moved in-house to work in professional regulation, specialising in fitness to practise. James taught criminal procedure to paralegal students for NALP and was a trainer for the International Debate Education Association, an NGO which promotes democratic culture through debate, teaching seminars to students in Russia, central Europe, and China.

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