The article is relevant for OCR A2 Unit G157.
The origins of the common law trespass torts date back to the thirteenth century. Trespass at this time simply meant ‘wrongful conduct’. Trespass to the person torts comprise a direct or intentional interference with another’s person or liberty. The torts must cause direct and immediate harm. However, the reference to harm is deceptive, as in some instances claimants need only show that they apprehended the application of immediate force, for example with the trespass tort of assault.
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