Index card Kenlin v Gardiner

Kenlin v Gardiner

Hearings

01 Nov 1966 [1967] 2 QB 510; [1967] 2 WLR 129; [1966] 8 All ER 931, DC

Subject Matter

CRIME — Assault — Police — Self-defence — Detention by police officers to question — Decision to arrest not made — Genuine belief that officers not policemen — Assault on officers in ensuing struggle — Whether technical assault by police officers — Whether justified — Whether self-defence justification for assault on police officers — Police Act, 1964, s 51 (1)

[1967] 2 QB 510; [1967] 2 WLR 129

CRIME — Self-defence — Assault by police — Right of self-defence

[1967] 2 QB 510; [1967] 2 WLR 129

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Assault with Intent to Resist or Prevent Arrest - Elements B2.27

Assaults on Constables and Emergency Workers - Assaulting a Constable in the Execution of his Duty - Actus Reus B2.53

Assaults on Constables and Emergency Workers - Assaulting a Constable in the Execution of his Duty - Mens Rea B2.54

Wounding or Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent - Elements B2.99

Powers of Arrest: General Provisions - Resisting Arrest D1.19

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