R v Matt [2015] EWCA Crim 2513

Court of Appeal

Facts: The defendant falsely claimed to be a casting agent for a television show to induce the complainant into sexual activity, framing it as part of a casting process.

Held: The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction, determining that the deception about the casting process, which impacted the purpose of the sexual activity, vitiated consent.

Key Quote: The Court held that "deception as to the purpose of the activity, even if framed as a casting process, vitiates consent."

💡Leveluplaw: This case underscored how deceptions related to the purpose of sexual activities can affect consent validity, even when framed as part of a professional or non-sexual context.