Jones v Att. Gen. [2000] JLR_Note 61d (07 February 2000)
The court held that a husband may be prosecuted for indecent assault upon his wife.
- Parties
- Applicant: Jones; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 07 February 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- applicant found criminally liable
- Legal Topics
- Indecent Assault, Spousal Assault
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Parties
Jones
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether a husband can be criminally liable for indecent assault against his wife
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that a husband may be prosecuted for indecent assault upon his wife.
Court Disposition
applicant found criminally liable
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