Problem
Malicious physical disablement
Other Names:
Malicious personal disfigurementIntentional mayhem
Nature:
Under traditional common law, mayhem consisted of malicious deprivation of the use of another's members such as to render him less able to fight. This was later extended to cover injuries that disfigured but did not disable the victim. Disablement thus involves loss of use of a major part of the body (leg, foot, arm, hand, eye, tooth or testicle), whether or not it is completely removed. Disfigurement involves alteration of the victim's face or body such as to change the normal appearance (severing or slitting the nose, lip, ear or tongue). Originally the crime was punishable by comparable mutilation.
Incidence:
Disfigurement of opponents is frequent amongst street gangs, notably in the USA.
Broader Problems:
Dismemberment of bodiesOffences involving danger to the personMutilation and deformation of the human bodyDenial of right to freedom from cruel, inhumane or degrading punishment Related Problems:
ScarificationHazardous remnants of war Values:
DisfigurementMaliceUnintentional Subject(s):
Health Care → Handicapped??Societal Problems → Maltreatment??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
22.10.2019 – 19:52 CEST