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The meaning of indecency depends upon prevailing views of what is unacceptable behaviour (Law reform Commission 1987 ). This might include behaviour such as forcing someone to watch Pornography or Masturbation . This is also related to physical attack cases, including but not explicit to unwanted oral sex. The Mens Rea and Actus Reus of indecent assault are essentially as for common law assault and/or battery. However, there is the additional element of 'indecent circumstances'. `Indecent circumstances' are currently identified by the following:
If the offence cannot be assigned to either preceding category, then it will be indecent if it can be shown that the accused thought it indecent. |
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