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In which of the following cases, the plea of the maxim 'Volenti non fit injuria' by the defendant was…

R. v. Williams illustrates that apparent consent obtained by deception as to the nature of an act is not valid consent. The defence of volenti non fit injuria requires a…

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In which of the following cases, the plea of the maxim 'Volenti non fit injuria' by the defendant was not accepted by the court?

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R. v. Williams illustrates that apparent consent obtained by deception as to the nature of an act is not valid consent. The defence of volenti non fit injuria requires a free and informed acceptance of the relevant risk.

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