R v George [1956]

1. Facts:

• Scenario: D had a foot fetish and attempted to remove a girl's shoes.

• Charges: D was involved in an incident where he tried to engage in this behaviour but was not charged with sexual assault.

2. Outcome:

• Decision: The court found that D's actions did not constitute sexual assault.

• Reasoning: The behaviour did not meet the legal threshold for sexual assault as it lacked the necessary elements of a sexual offence.

3. Impact and Analysis:

• Context: Before the enactment of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, there was no clear legal definition of consent in relation to sexual offences.

• Implications: The case illustrates the limitations of pre-2003 legal definitions concerning sexual assault and highlights the need for clearer legal frameworks to address such issues.