Exploring Offences Against the Person in England and Wales

Exploring Offences Against the Person in England and Wales

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the legislation and common law related to offences against the person in England and Wales.

What do you already know about offences against the person in England and Wales?

Introduction to Offences Against the Person

Definition and overview of offences against the person in criminal law. Explanation of the types of offences covered in this lesson.

Legislation on Offences Against the Person

Examination of key legislation, such as the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, and its relevance to modern criminal law.

Common Law and Offences Against the Person

Explanation of common law principles and their application to offences against the person. Illustrative examples to enhance understanding.

Types of Offences

Detailed exploration of specific offences against the person, such as assault, battery, and grievous bodily harm. Discussion of elements and distinctions.

Case Law Examples

Analysis of landmark cases related to offences against the person. Emphasis on judicial interpretations and implications for current law.

Contemporary Application

Exploration of how legislation and common law related to offences against the person are applied in contemporary legal practice. Discussion of recent developments.

Challenges and Controversies

Identification of challenges and controversies in prosecuting offences against the person. Examination of ethical and legal dilemmas.

Conclusion and Recap

Summarization of key learnings and a brief recap of the legislation, common law, types of offences, and contemporary application discussed in the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.