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The defence of consent

Mel Megitt explains the main features of consent, giving several case examples

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Consent acts as a defence because the courts recognise that individuals have control over their own lives. The general rule is that there is no liability if a person inflicts minor harm with the consent of the victim.

The main features of consent are as follows:

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