Barker v R - [2010] 1 NZLR 235

Criminal law — Defences — Whether defence of consent available — Whether trial judge can withdraw defence of consent — Extent of public policy considerations in defence of consent — Whether defence of consent available depending on age and activity — Whether exceptions to presumption of defence of consent — Ability of court to impose own standards on conduct — Crimes Act 1961, ss 188(2) and 189(2).