Which of the Following Points Were Made by the House

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following points were made by the House of Lords in Ireland and Burstow? [Please select all that apply]

• A) 'Actual bodily harm' included a recognised psychological condition.
• B) The creation of fear of an attack within a minute or two could be the actus reus of an assault.
• C) For the s. 47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 offence it must be shown that the assault caused the actual bodily harm.
• D) It was possible to commit a battery via a telephone call.

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Complementary Goods

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Inelastic

Describing demand that changes little with price fluctuations; consumers’ buying habits are not significantly affected by price changes.

Price Elasticity

The measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, demonstrating the sensitivity of consumers to price changes.

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