Curtis v The Queen [2011] VSCA 102: indecent acts "by" children

In Curtis v The Queen [2011] VSCA 102 the appellant contested his conviction on the appeal, claiming (though not at the earlier trial) his urging two children to kiss could not be considered indecent. An offence under s 47 Crimes Act can be committed either with or in the presence of a child under 16. …

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Curtis v The Queen [2011] VSCA 102: indecent acts "by" children

In Curtis v The Queen [2011] VSCA 102 the appellant contested his conviction on the appeal, claiming (though not at the earlier trial) his urging two children to kiss could not be considered indecent. An offence under s 47 Crimes Act can be committed either with or in the presence of a child under 16. …

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