The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1989] AC 28
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
REGINA RESPONDENT AND COURT APPELLANT
1988 Jan. 20,
21;
April 21
April 21
Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Fraser of Tulleybelton, Lord Griffiths, Lord Ackner and Lord Goff of Chieveley
Crime
— Sexual offences
— Indecent assault
— Mental element in offence
— Whether proof of indecent intention or motive required
— Whether evidence of secret motive admissible
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Sexual Offences Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2, c. 69), s. 14(1)