Rex v Phillips: 1811

That a woman had not conceived could not afford a defence to the offence under section II.

Citations:

(1811) 3 Camp 73

Statutes:

Lord Ellenboroughs Act of 1803 II

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedRegina (Smeaton) v Secretary of State for Health and Others Admn 18-Apr-2002
The claimant challenged the Order as regards the prescription of the morning-after pill, asserting that the pill would cause miscarriages, and that therefore the use would be an offence under the 1861 Act.
Held: ‘SPUC’s case is that any . .
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Crime

Updated: 27 November 2022; Ref: scu.223702