Battery is among the least serious assaults and is also known as an assault by beating. It is where there is an ‘actual intended application of force,’ by the defendant on the victim, but no injury caused. A battery is often referred to as section 39 assault and is occasionally confused with common assault where there is no requirement for physical contact between the two parties.

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Q: What is assault by beating?

Assault by beating is also known as battery and is when there has been an ‘actual intended application of force’ on the victim by the defendant but no injuries caused. It is amongst the least serious forms of assault and is often referred to as a section 39 assault.