Defences Involving Other People caselaw

Question 1

R v Joyce

Answer 1

The Court of Appeal decided that the compulsion must be made by a person who is present when the offence is committed.

Question 2

Police v Lavelle

Answer 2

It is permissible for undercover officers to merely provide the opportunity for someone who is ready and willing to offend, as long as the officers did not initiate to person’s interest or willingness to so offend.