Consent as a Defence

Consent as a Defence – Criminal Law Flowchart

This flowchart clarifies when consent is a valid legal defence in assault cases in English & Welsh law.
Perfect for law students, legal professionals, and educators, this Consent as a Defence Flowchart breaks down the complex rules of when consent can legally negate criminal liability in offences against the person. Visualise key case law, exceptions, and legal tests in an easy-to-understand format.

📘 Key Topics Covered:

• Consent & Knowledge Requirements – Identity of person and nature of the act (R v Clarence, R v Tabassum)

• Consent in Assault & Bodily Harm Cases – When consent is a valid defence and when it is negated (Attorney-General's Reference No.6 of 1980)

• Recognised Exceptions to Harmful Acts – Surgery, sport, body modification (R v Barnes, R v Wilson, R v BM)

• Key Case Law – R v Brown, R v Dica, R v Konzani, R v Emmett, Laskey v UK

• Public Policy Considerations – When consent is overridden in the public interest

• Includes flow logic for actus reus, mens rea, and the court's assessment of harm and consent validity

✅ Perfect For:

• Law students revising for LLB, SQE, GDL, or A-level exams

• Tutors and lecturers teaching criminal law defences

• Solicitors & paralegals needing quick-reference visuals for client advisory or CPD

• Legal researchers simplifying consent jurisprudence in assault cases

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