Hearings
England & Wales
31 Jul 1986 [1987] QB 156; [1986] 3 WLR 1029; [1987] 1 All ER 120; 84 Cr App R 210, CA
03 Jun 1986 (pet all) [1987] 1 WLR 1136, HL(E)
21 Apr 1988 [1989] AC 28; [1988] 2 WLR 1071; [1988] 2 All ER 221; 87 Cr App R 144, HL(E)
R v Court
Subject Matter
CRIME — Sexual offences — Indecent assault — Mental element in offence — Whether proof of indecent intention or motive required — Whether evidence of secret motive admissible — Sexual Offences Act 1956, s 14(1)
[1987] QB 156; [1986] 3 WLR 1029; [1987] 1 All ER 120; 84 Cr App R 210, CA
[1989] AC 28; [1988] 2 WLR 1071; [1988] 2 All ER 221; 87 Cr App R 144, HL(E)
Appellate History
R v Court [1987] QB 156; [1986] 3 WLR 1029; [1987] 1 All ER 120; 84 Cr App R 210, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) affirmed on different grounds
R v Court [1989] AC 28; [1988] 2 WLR 1071; [1988] 2 All ER 221; 87 Cr App R 144, HL(E)
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Assault by Penetration - Actus Reus
B3.59
Prosecution of Historic Sexual Offences - Indecent Assault - ‘indecent’ B3.391
Circumstantial Evidence - Motive F1.24