Tattooing, body piercing and branding Flashcards

1
Q

can consent be a defence for tattooing

A

yes

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2
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What was the defence extended to and in which case

A

branding as in Wilson

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3
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case facts of Wilson

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Husband branded wife (who asked for it) with his initials with a hot knife and was charged with s47.
Judge was bound to convict despite consent following Donavan and Brown and others
Appeal CA who allowed due to a misdirection and quashed conviction as found no evidence that wilson had done to his wife was anymore dangerous or painful than tattooing and there had been no aggressive intent

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4
Q

These rules also apply to what

A

piercing

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