In the Course of Giving V a Lift in His

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the course of giving V a lift in his car, D pulls off V's coat against her wishes. She jumps from the car and breaks an ankle. Which of the following represents the law:

• A) D commits no offence because V's injury is self-inflicted.
• B) D commits ABH because he assaults/batters V. Her escape from danger is reasonable and a natural consequence of D's assault. Therefore he is the cause of V's harm.
• C) D commits no offence because he did not intend or foresee ABH.
• D) D commits no offence of ABH because he did not commit an assault or battery.

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