Defence of Consent Flashcards

1
Q

What is the defence of consent?

A

A genuine and positive belief that V agreed by choice to the D’s actions

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2
Q

What must consent be?

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  • real
  • a choice
  • for a good reason
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3
Q

There must be no confusion about what?

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  • the nature of the act
  • the identity of the person
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4
Q

Melin 2019

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There can be no deception made by D about his identity or qualifications

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5
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There can be no deception made by D about his identity or qualifications

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Melin 2019

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6
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consent is not real if there is deception about the health of D

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Dica 2004

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7
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Dica 2004

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consent is not real if there is deception about the health of D

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8
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Richardson 1998

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deception about the legal right to practise does not always vitiate consent

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9
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deception about the legal right to practise does not always vitiate consent

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Richardson 1998

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10
Q

Aitken 1992

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a mistaken belief in consent can still be a defence

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11
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a mistaken belief in consent can still be a defence

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Aitken 1992

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12
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Olugboja 1982

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Consent is invalid if V submitted out of fear rather than choice

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13
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Consent is invalid if V submitted out of fear rather than choice

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Olugboja 1982

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14
Q

Brown 1994

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Consent to perform a violent act is invalid

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15
Q

Consent to perform a violent act is invalid

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Brown 1994

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16
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Consent is genuine if…

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  • V understands the nature of the act
  • there is no deception about health, identity or qualifications
17
Q

V must understand the nature of the act

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Burrell v Harmer

18
Q

Burrell v Harmer

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V must understand the nature of the act

19
Q

Consent is implied for horseplay

A

Jones 1987

20
Q

Jones 1987

A

Consent is implied for horseplay

21
Q

Barnes 2004

A

Consent is implied for sports

22
Q

Consent is implied for sports

A

Barnes 2004

23
Q

Wilson v Pringle

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Ordinary ‘jostlings’ of everyday life were not battery

24
Q

Ordinary ‘jostlings’ of everyday life were not battery

A

Wilson v Pringle

25
Q

AG Ref (No 6 of 1980) 1981

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Consent is not a defence to fighting that is not in the public interest

26
Q

Consent is not a defence to fighting that is not in the public interest

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AG Ref (No 6 of 1980) 1981