R v Monica [2018] EWCA Crim 1507

Court of Appeal

Facts: The case involved an undercover officer who infiltrated a campaign group and engaged in sexual activity with individuals in the group. The issue was whether the understanding of consent applied to this misconduct.

Held: The Court of Appeal found that the understanding of consent in this context could not be applied retrospectively. The conduct of the undercover officer lacked a sufficient connection to the nature and purpose of sexual intercourse.

Key Quote: The Court observed that "the understanding of consent in these circumstances does not fit within the existing legal framework."

💡Leveluplaw: This case dealt with the complexities of consent in the context of police misconduct, highlighting the challenges in applying consent principles to such scenarios.