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The article discusses various legal aspects of intentional torts against the person in Australia, focusing on the concept of negligence in Australia, as well as information about the elements of torts and analyses of several legal cases. The writ of trespass is addressed, along with damages under Australian law. According to the article, battery, assault, and false imprisonment are three separate intentional torts against the person. Intent, voluntariness, and recklessness are examined.

The article discusses the tort of battery and the Great Britain Queen's Bench case Wilkinson v. Downton as of March 2012, focusing on an examination of legal claims based on emotional distress where a party reportedly suffers nervous shock from witnessing a traumatic event. Intentional torts and British common law are addressed, along with the Victoria, Australia Court of Appeal case Carter v. Walker which deals with alleged police brutality and a claim for emotional damages.