What Is the Most Important Difference Between the Offences in Sections

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the most important difference between the offences in sections 18 and 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861?

• A) Wounding is required for s. 20, but not s. 18.
• B) Section 18 requires proof of a more serious injury.
• C) Section 18 requires proof that the defendant intended to caused grievous bodily harm, but s. 20 only requires recklessness as to some harm
• D) Section 18 requires proof that the defendant inflicted grievous bodily harm, section 20 requires proof that the defended caused grievous bodily harm.

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