consent Flashcards
Who is the burden of proof on?
The prosecution must disprove the defence
What is consent generally not applicable for?
S47 and higher offences
What must consent be?
Informed and valid
Who must provide consent
A sober and reasonable adult
What D must be able to understand?
What they are consenting to
Why is consent not considered a true defence?
It only prevents the offence from being an offence
What is consent?
Where D does something to V but with V’s permission
How has consent been developed?
Through the common law
What is the general rule on consent?
A person can consent to an assault or battery as long as no injuries are incurred
Give the facts of Gillick
Mrs Gillick sought a declaration that it would be unlawful for a doctor to prescribe birth control to a child under 16 without knowledge or consent of the parent
Give the ratio of Gillick
The declaration was refused, D must be able to understand what they are consenting to
Which aspect of consent does Gillick link to?
Consent must be informed and valid
Give the facts of Burrell v Harmer
D tattooed 2 boys aged 12 and 13 the boys had consented to the tattoo
Give the ratio of Burrell v Harmer
The boys consent was ineffective, the court was of the opinion that they were unable to comprehend the nature of the act
Which aspect of consent does Burrell v Harmer link to?
Consent must be informed and valid
Give the facts of Tabussum
D told V’s he was a doctor researching breast cancer, they only consented to the exams because they believed him
Give the ratio of Tabussum
Consent cannot be obtained by deception
Give the facts of Dica
D had sex with a woman who didn’t know he had HIV
Give the ratio of Dica
Where it is concealed there is no consent because consent must be informed
Give the facts of Konzani
D had spread HIV to a woman who didn’t know he had it
Give the ratio of Konzani
Consent could not be informed so was not a defence
Give the facts of Adaye
D was told he probably had HIV and should take a medical test, he didn’t and spread it