Mr Metzer told the court that “When their expenditure came to light Miss Lawson was backed into a corner and had to say that she didn't consent to the expenditure because she was concerned that if she indicated that ‘I knew perfectly well and was perfectly happy’, that would lead inexorably to the disclosure to her husband and the authorities about her drug use, which explains why she is now saying ‘I didn't consent’ – which is clearly the most important issue in this case.