What is 'battery'?

Battery is the unlawful application of force by the defendant upon the victim.

JG
Answered by Jessica G. Law tutor

1551 Views

See similar Law A Level tutors

Related Law A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the terms actus reus in the law.


Why should decisions made by courts yesterday be binding on courts when they make decisions today?


The defendant takes a £20 note from the shop counter. What would he be liable for?


What role does the doctrine of 'good faith' have to play in the English law of contract?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning