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Tort [2017] ScotCS CSOH_5

DC v DG & Anor

DC v DG & Anor [2017] ScotCS CSOH_5 (17 January 2017)

The Outer House held that the pursuer was too intoxicated to consent and that both defenders were liable for sexual assault and rape.

  • Consent
  • Alcohol intoxication
  • Rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Quantum of damages
  • Intoxication
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Coronial law [2009] ScotSC 84

INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENT AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF WALTER SEMPLE

INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENT AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF WALTER SEMPLE [2009] ScotSC 84 (16 March 2009)

Fatal Accident Inquiry found Walter Semple died from restraint asphyxia, with acute alcohol intoxication contributing, after an accidental struggle in a club.

  • Restraint asphyxia
  • Police conduct
  • Alcohol intoxication
  • Accidental death
  • Reasonable precautions
  • Club management responsibility
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