D Cuts Off a Substantial Amount of V's Hair

question 7

Multiple Choice

D cuts off a substantial amount of V's hair. Which of the following represents D's position:

• A) D may be guilty of ABH because hair is an attribute and part of the human body.
• B) D commits no offence because he has not made physical contact with V's body.
• C) D has abused V.
• D) D has committed no assault because hair is dead tissue and therefore cannot be the subject of an offence relating to bodily harm.

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Definitions:

Osteocyte

Mature bone cell surrounded by bone matrix.

Bone Maintenance

The process by which bone tissue is renewed through the activities of osteoclasts (breaking down bone) and osteoblasts (forming new bone), ensuring strength and health of bones.

Lamellar Bone

The mature type of bone tissue that forms concentric layers or sheets, providing strength and stability.

Collagen Fibers

Structural proteins in connective tissues, providing strength, elasticity, and support to skin, bones, cartilage, and blood vessels.