Tattooing, body piercing and branding Flashcards
1
Q
can consent be a defence for tattooing
A
yes
2
Q
What was the defence extended to and in which case
A
branding as in Wilson
3
Q
case facts of Wilson
A
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
4
Q
These rules also apply to what
A
piercing