| Murder
: |
Unlawful
killing of another human being. |
| Manslaughter
: |
The unlawful
killing of another person, but without malice. |
| Suicide
: |
Killing
oneself. This is not a crime, but it is a crime to
help another person to commit or attempt suicide. |
| Infanticide
: |
The killing
of an infant under 12 months old by its mother. |
| Assault
& battery
: |
Assault is a
hostile act causing another person to fear an attack.
Battery is the actual application of force. |
| ABH
: |
An assault
causing actual bodily harm. |
| Malicious
wounding and GBH : |
|
| Rape
: |
Having
unlawful sexual intercourse with someone without his
or her consent.
|
| Unlawful
sex : |
Having
unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 16 years
old. |
| Indecent
assault :
|
An assault
by male or female committed upon a male or female in
circumstances of indecency. |
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