Jamieson v HM Advocate

Jamieson v HM Advocate

"Jamieson v HMA" was a Scottish criminal case decided by the High Court of Justiciary on appeal, which held that a man does not commit rape where he honestly, albeit unreasonably, believes his victim is consenting.

The case is reported at 1994 SLT 537.


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