grievous bodily harm
Britishnoun
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The US singer appeared at Southwark Crown Court to deny the charge of grievous bodily harm, hours after playing to thousands of fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
From BBC
She said the nature of the offence of grievous bodily harm was too serious to to be dealt with by a magistrates' court.
From BBC
A jury found pilot Leslie Woodall guilty of dangerously operating a vehicle causing death and grievous bodily harm, after a short trial which focused on his actions after one of the plane's engines suddenly failed.
From BBC
The Children Act 2004 says it is unlawful to assault a child causing actual or grievous bodily harm, or cruelty.
From BBC
A district court in 2022 found him not guilty of aggravated assault in all three cases, and guilty of causing grievous bodily harm in one case, handing down a suspended sentence.
From Reuters
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