R v Edward Price

R v Edward Price

Penetration of the complainant's mouth by the appellant's penis constitutes indecent assault under section 14(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, as it involves intentional application of force and is materially different from mere invitation to touch; evidence was sufficient for the jury to convict on Count 4.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Edward Price
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sexual Offences, Battery, Consent, Submission of No Case to Answer
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sexual Offences Battery Consent Submission of No Case to Answer

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Edward Price

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether penetration of the complainant's mouth by the appellant's penis constitutes indecent assault under section 14(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956
  2. 2 Whether there was sufficient evidence for a jury to convict on a multiple incident count (Count 4) alleging at least 11 indecent assaults

Ratio Decidendi

Penetration of the complainant's mouth by the appellant's penis constitutes indecent assault under section 14(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, as it involves intentional application of force and is materially different from mere invitation to touch; evidence was sufficient for the jury to convict on Count 4.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed