Rex v Perry and Pledger - [1920] NZLR 21

Criminal Law — Indecent Assault — Defence of Belief that Girl over 16 — No Direct Evidence as to Belief of Accused — Necessity for Legal Evidence — Unsworn Statement by Accused — Whether to be taken into Consideration — Duty of Judge in directing Jury — Crimes Act, 1908, ss 208 (2), 424 (2).