Exceptional situations s47-18

Question 1

What is the general rule in common law for when consent is unavailable

Answer 1

unavailable for the more serious NFO

Question 2

when would a defence of consent be allowed for a more serious NFO

Answer 2

if the situation was of social benefit and allowing consent would be in the public interest

Question 3

Which case reiterated Lord Lane’s suggestions made in Attorney Generals reference that consent could be a defence of a charge of s47-s20 in a number of situations

Answer 3

Brown and others

Question 4

What is the current list given

Answer 4

Properly conducted sports and games
Tattooing and branding 
Medical procedures
Horseplay
Dangerous exhibitions 
Chastisement of a child 
etc
Consent to vigorous sexual activities 
Haircuts