Defences (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Volenti non fit injuria
Volenti non fit injuria
No injury is done to one who consents
Volenti defence type
Volenti defence type
Complete defence - absolves all liability
Three volenti elements
Three volenti elements
Voluntary, agreement, knowledge
Voluntary in volenti
Voluntary in volenti
Freely entered, not under pressure
Knowledge in volenti
Knowledge in volenti
Full knowledge of nature & extent of risk
Knowing risk vs consent
Knowing risk vs consent
Knowing danger ≠ waiving legal right to sue
Rescuers & volenti
Rescuers & volenti
Not considered to freely accept risk
Sports consent scope
Sports consent scope
Ordinary risks, not rule-breaking conduct
Occupiers' Liability volenti
Occupiers' Liability volenti
No agreement needed, just willing acceptance
Smith v Baker principle
Smith v Baker principle
Workplace awareness ≠ consent to negligence