Withdrawl of consent

[Izzy]

A first in the Scottish system http://www.crownoffice.gov.uk/News/R...thdrew-consent
I wonder how it will effect other cases being brought to trial.
I can't find much on-line about the case apart from the fact theft was included in the charge.

I notice people often mention pre sex consent contracts, I would guess in a case like this they wouldn't be worth the paper...

[Casehardened]

Well spotted Izzy; this ruling opens up a whole new can of worms: must there be a specific method of withdrawing consent, i.e. calling no...no...no....rather than yes...yes....yes....(sorry to be factitious about a very serious point!); or will a non-verbal indication be sufficient in the eyes of the prosecutors.

I foresee some interesting cases coming up......

Edit to add that on reflection I think that this provision is already in force in England so perhaps it is only a matter of Scotland aligning the goalposts.

[Faith]

Yes, already in effect in England...and I am sure there have been some tricky cases where someone has simply changed my mind (fair enough) but not clearly indicated to their partner (not so fair)

[Izzy]

Well spotted Izzy; this ruling opens up a whole new can of worms: must there be a specific method of withdrawing consent, i.e. calling no...no...no....rather than yes...yes....yes....(sorry to be factitious about a very serious point!); or will a non-verbal indication be sufficient in the eyes of the prosecutors.

I foresee some interesting cases coming up......

Edit to add that on reflection I think that this provision is already in force in England so perhaps it is only a matter of Scotland aligning the goalposts.

I believe it's a first in Scotland CH. Haven't found much info. about the case though.

[Izzy]

Yes, already in effect in England...and I am sure there have been some tricky cases where someone has simply changed my mind (fair enough) but not clearly indicated to their partner (not so fair)

Very well put Faith.

[Rights Fighter]

Yes, already in effect in England...and I am sure there have been some tricky cases where someone has simply changed my mind (fair enough) but not clearly indicated to their partner (not so fair)

Yes, in the dim and distant past I remember my mind being changed for me.......ahem.....and very nice it was too!

[Casehardened]

Yes, in the dim and distant past I remember my mind being changed for me.......ahem.....and very nice it was too!

[Rights Fighter]

I don't think Faith has realised what he typed!

[RFLH]

oh my - bites lip ................

[Rights Fighter]

I know which book you've been reading!!

[Faith]

*snort*
I didn't even check!!!
Izzy said it was very well put too (blush)

[RFLH]

I haven't, just comments (very sarcastic too!) about it!

Wouldn't waste my time on them - don't tell me you've been indulging?

[lawlessone2009]

I know which book you've been reading!!

Everyone called Ana please leave the building...

[Izzy]

*snort*
I didn't even check!!!
Izzy said it was very well put too (blush)

I read what you meant rather than what you wrote
Guess I'll never get a job as a proofreader!

[Saffron]

ha ha haaa! Nothing more to say.