This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

R v Aitken [1992] 95 Cr App R 304

By Oxbridge Law TeamUpdated 04/01/2024 07:03

Judgement for the case R v Aitken

Table Of Contents

  • Some RAF pilots were taking part in horseplay to which Victim consented. During the horseplay he received serious burns.

  • The judge gave directions on “maliciously” (if the Defendants foresaw some harm) but did not direct on what was meant by “unlawful” except that it was beyond horseplay.

  • Defendants were convicted of GBH (grievous bodily harm) under s.20.

  • CA allowed their appeals on the basis that Defendants did consent and that consent to undisciplined, rough horseplay, such as that which Victim had been involved in throughout the night, was not itself unlawful. 

Any comments or edits about this case? Get in touch

For Further Study on R v Aitken

GDL Criminal Law Notes
551 total pages
76 purchased

A collection of the best GDL notes the director of Oxbridge Notes (an O...

Criminal Law Notes
1,072 total pages
662 purchased

Criminal Law notes fully updated for recent exams at Oxford and Cambrid...

Criminal law Notes
80 total pages
8 purchased

In depth notes with lecturer and textbook comments included as well as ...

Need instant answers? Our AI exam tutor is here to help.

Ask questions 🙋 Get answers 📔 It's simple 👁️👄👁️

Our AI is educated by the highest scoring students across all subjects and schools. Join hundreds of your peers today.

Get Started
Claim every advantage to get a first in law
Criminal Law Notes
1,072 total pages
662 purchased

Criminal Law notes fully updated for recent exams at Oxford and Cambrid...