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R v R (Rape: Marital Exemption)

Hearings

England & Wales

30 Jul 1990 [1991] 1 All ER 747, Crown Ct (Owen J)

14 Mar 1991 [1992] 1 AC 599; [1991] 2 WLR 1065; [1991] 2 All ER 257; 93 Cr App R 1, CA (Lane LCJ, Sir Stephen Brown P, Neill, Russell and Watkins LJJ)

23 Oct 1991 [1992] 1 AC 599; [1991] 3 WLR 767; [1999] 3 WLR 767; [1991] 4 All ER 481; 94 Cr App R 216; [1992] Crim LR 207; The Times, 24 October 1991; The Independent, 24 October 1991, HL(E) (Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Griffiths, Lord Ackner and Lord Lowry)

Subject Matter

CRIME — Sexual offences — Rape — Husband and wife living apart — Husband attempting sexual intercourse with wife against her will — Whether husband immune from charge of attempted rape — Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976, s 1(1)

[1992] 1 AC 599; [1991] 2 WLR 1065; [1991] 3 WLR 767; [1991] 1 All ER 747

Appellate History

R v R (Rape: Marital Exemption) [1992] 1 AC 599; [1991] 2 WLR 1065; [1991] 2 All ER 257; 93 Cr App R 1, CA

Decision of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) affirmed

R v R (Rape: Marital Exemption) [1992] 1 AC 599; [1991] 3 WLR 767; [1999] 3 WLR 767; [1991] 4 All ER 481; 94 Cr App R 216; [1992] Crim LR 207; The Times, 24 October 1991; The Independent, 24 October 1991, HL(E)

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Rape - Capacity to Consent - Capacity Affected by Alcohol and/or Drugs B3.36

Prosecution of Historic Sexual Offences - Rape - Unlawful Sexual Intercourse B3.385

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