The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1994] 1 AC 212
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
REGINA RESPONDENT AND BROWN (ANTHONY) APPELLANT
REGINA RESPONDENT AND LUCAS APPELLANT
REGINA RESPONDENT AND JAGGARD APPELLANT
REGINA RESPONDENT AND LASKEY APPELLANT
REGINA RESPONDENT AND CARTER APPELLANT
[CONJOINED APPEALS]
1992 Dec. 1,
2,
3,
7;
1993 March 11
1993 March 11
Lord Templeman, Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle, Lord Lowry, Lord Mustill and Lord Slynn of Hadley
Crime
— Assault
— Consent
— Sado-masochists willingly participating in assaults causing injury and pain against each other for sexual pleasure
— Relevance of victim's consent
— Whether satisfaction of sado-masochistic libido good reason for injuries
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Offences against the Person Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 100), ss. 20, 47