Consent

Question 1

Type of defence

Answer 1

Full defence so will remove liability from the D

Question 2

Known

Answer 2

The C must have known about the precise risks involved, meaning they have an understanding of the nature of the actual risks
Will fail if the C was not aware, even if they should have been (Morris)

Question 3

Free choice

Answer 3

C must have had free choice as to whether or not accept the risk (Smith v Baker)

Question 4

Voluntary

Answer 4

the C must have been voluntary when accepting the risk or danger present to them (Haynes)