Smart v HMA

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Smart v HMA was a Scottish criminal case decided by the High Court of Justiciary on appeal held that it is not a defence to a charge of assault that the injuries were caused in the course of a consensual fight.

The situation was different with indecent acts or injuries caused in the course of organised sports.

This case is reported at 1975 JC 30.