BOURKE V. THE QUEEN

BOURKE V. THE QUEEN

The application for special leave is refused as the issue is particular to this case and does not warrant consideration by the High Court; general principles need not be examined in this instance.

Parties
Applicant: Robert Allan Bourke; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 September 1971
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Application / Judgment on Special Leave
Outcome
special leave refused
Legal Topics
Special Leave, Rape

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Parties

Robert Allan Bourke

Applicant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Application / Judgment on Special Leave

  1. 1 Whether special leave should be granted regarding the ingredients of the crime of rape

Ratio Decidendi

The application for special leave is refused as the issue is particular to this case and does not warrant consideration by the High Court; general principles need not be examined in this instance.

Court Disposition

special leave refused

Orders

  • Special leave to appeal refused.