Criminal Law (LX1602)

The concept of consent is a fundamental element within different areas of law. It especially plays a significant role in the crime of sexual offences. It is a `moral magic` which turns a horrendous crime into a pleasure activity when in fact it is not. A number of these offences rely on the absence of consent or reasonable belief and, therefore, consent is key in establishing guilt which requires clear and unambiguous definition. The Sexual Offence Act (SOA) 2003 reformed the law surrounding s...