This appeal relates to when someone should be charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm as opposed to assault by beating. And where a defendant is charged with assault by beating, is it permissible for the judge to invite the prosecution to amend the charge to one of assault occasioning actual bodily harm if the judge thinks that would be the more appropriate charge?
[2014] EWCA Crim 1047
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 14 October 2021; Ref: scu.533794 br>