R v Cherrington - [1984] 2 NZLR 369

Criminal law — Evidence — Lies — Direction — Rape — In his written statement accused stated that complainant had not uttered a word and that by her conduct he knew she was a willing party — At the trial, accused gave evidence that the complainant had verbally consented — Whether Judge should have directed the jury that the accused's alleged lie, if proved, might be explicable for some reason other than guilt.