Victim's own act

• When did r v roberts occur?

  1971
• What happened during r v roberts?

  Victim jumped from a car to escape sexual advances of the defendant.
• What was the outcome of r v roberts?

  Because the chain of causation was not broken, the defendant was liable for the victim's injuries.
• What did the case of r v marjoram happen?

  2000
• What happened during the case of r v marjoram?

  Defendant and another kicked the victim's hotel door down. The victim reasonably foresaw the use of violence so they jumped from a window.
• What was the outcome of r v marjoram?

  The defendant was responsible for the defendant's injuries and the GBH convicition as the victim reasonably foresaw violence.