Indecent assault under s 61L of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) requires proof that the accused knew the complainant was not consenting or was reckless as to that fact; a direction that omits this mental element and distinguishes the offence from attempted sexual intercourse without consent solely on the basis that the latter requires proof of knowledge of lack of consent is erroneous and gives rise to a miscarriage of justice.
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