Jouan v Att. Gen. [1996] JLR_Note 17b (19 June 1996)

Jouan v Att. Gen. [1996] JLR_Note 17b (19 June 1996)

The court determined that indecent assault involving sexual abuse of children is a criminal offence under Jersey law.

Parties
Applicant: Jouan; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 June 1996
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment delivered
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sexual Abuse of Children

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Parties

Jouan

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether the accused committed indecent assault involving sexual abuse of children

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that indecent assault involving sexual abuse of children is a criminal offence under Jersey law.

Court Disposition

judgment delivered