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Facts
Cited (as a 1972-73 Sierra Leone decision) on consent to medical treatment.
Issue
Does consent to treatment bar a claim for to the person?
Held
Consent covers force within the scope of the treatment agreed to.
Principle
A patient cannot sue for force within the scope of the express or implied consent.
Why it matters
A local authority on consent.
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Siaka v Sierra Leone Diamond (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/siaka-v-sierra-leone-diamond> accessed 31 October 2026
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