National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

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What type of offence is Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH)?

Summary only offence
Indictable only offence
Either-way offence
Civil offence

The correct answer is: Indictable only offence

Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) is classified as an indictable only offence under criminal law. This means that it is deemed a serious crime that can only be tried in a Crown Court, rather than a Magistrates' Court. Indictable offences typically involve significant harm or injury to individuals and carry more severe penalties. GBH involves intentionally or recklessly causing serious injury to another person, and due to the potential for substantial physical harm or long-term consequences, it warrants a higher level of judicial scrutiny. The classification as an indictable only offence reflects the severity of the act and ensures that such cases are dealt with in a court equipped to handle serious criminal matters. The other classifications, such as summary only or either-way offences, do not apply in this context as they pertain to less serious crimes or those that could be tried in either court, which is not the case for GBH.