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Frances Hand

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Does the Sexual Offences Act 2003 do enough to protect women… all women?

• Published 2m ago - Frances Hand

With 1 in 3 women currently in university admitting to being sexually abused[1] and over 79,000 cases of sexual assault being recorded in 2016/17;[2] surely we should have a system in place to adequately protect them? I for one, held the belief that if I were ... More »

‘The infliction of pain is an evil thing’: a critical analysis on whether consent can, and should be used as a defence to non-fatal offences

• Published 11m ago - Frances Hand

Frances Hand The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and its application in relation to consent is controversial.[1] The courts must balance the need for protection of individuals against their right to autonomy. However, within common law it appears that und... More »