GBH section 20
GBH section 20
Real World
In R v Dica (2004), the defendant knowingly had unprotected sex with two women without disclosing he was HIV-positive. He was convicted under s.20 for recklessly inflicting GBH by transmitting the virus.
Exam Focus
Clarify that s.20 requires only recklessness as to some harm — the defendant need not foresee serious injury.
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