Consent to intercourse and the transmission of veneral or serious diseases: a comparative overview

• Main Author: Mohamad Yunus, Mohamad Ismail
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Malaysian Current Law Journal Sdn Bhd 2003
• Subjects: K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/8277/1/2003_-_Consent_to_intercourse_and_the_transmission_of_veneral_or_serious_diseases-_a_comparative_overview.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/8277/; http://www.cljlaw.com/promotionors.asp
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The Law Commission Consultation Paper No. 139 invites views on how the law should deal with the obtaining of consent through the non-disclosure of material facts. What should a man be required to disclose to a woman before taking advantage of her consent to intercourse? Should any sexually transmissible disease or illness qualify for this purpose? What if the man suspects he might have a disease, but does not know for sure?