Which of the Following Best Summarises the Key Point of Law

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarises the key point of law in the decision in Brown?

• A) The consent of the victim is a defence to an assault or battery, but not to a more serious offence unless the case falls into a recognised exception.
• B) Consent is not recognised as a defence in criminal law.
• C) Consent is a defence to a crime which involves actual bodily harm or more serious injury, but is not a defence to less serious crimes.
• D) Consent is a defence to any crime, unless the conduct involved is immoral.

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Definitions:

Writing Off

The accounting action of declaring an asset to be of no value and clearing it off the books, often due to irrecoverability or obsolescence.

Bad Debts

Amounts owed to a company that are not expected to be paid, often resulting from credit sales to customers who are unable to fulfill their financial obligations.

Inventory Reserve

A provision for unsellable inventory, reflecting a decrease in the value of inventory assets.

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect because customers default on their payments.