Offence Fact Sheets

7 11, 2023

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) | Can you get a caution for ABH?

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By Matt Elkins, Solicitor Advocate and Director of Legisia Legal Services – published in the Criminal Law Review and author of the Westlaw UK Insight on Police Cautions. Last updated: July 2026 What is ABH? ABH Meaning at a Glance ABH stands for assault occasioning actual bodily harm – an offence under section 47

4 11, 2023

Common Assault and Battery: What is a Common Assault and Battery Charge?

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By Matt Elkins, Solicitor Advocate and Director of Legisia Legal Services – published in the Criminal Law Review and author of the Westlaw UK Insight on Police Cautions. Last updated: July 2026 What is Common Assault? Meaning at a Glance Common assault is the least serious assault offence, charged under section 39 of the