Where a conviction is set aside for inconsistency with acquittals, a retrial should not be ordered unless there are clear indications that the acquittals resulted from jury compromise rather than unanimous reasonable doubt. Acquittals should generally be accepted at face value. An unexpressed desire to commit an act of indecency does not amount to 'indecent dealing' under s 210 of the Criminal Code (Qld).
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