Kidnapping / Abduction - Case Law

Question 1

R v CROSSAN

Answer 1

• Taking away and detaining are seperate and distinct offences

Question 2

R v WELLARD

Answer 2

• Kidnapping is the deprivation of liberty coupled with a carrying away from the place where the Victim wants to be

Question 3

R v PRYCE

Answer 3

• Active concept meaning keep in confinement or custody

Question 4

R v COX

Answer 4

• Consent must be full, voluntary, free and informed given by a person in a position to form a rational judgement

Question 5

R v MOHI

Answer 5

• The offence is committed at the time of taking away so long as there is intent at that moment