Age related sexual offences

Question 1

Is it true that one second seprates 15 and 16 ?

Answer 1

true

Question 2

If the victim is 13 or younger but the defendant thinks they are 16 and over is there liability ?

Answer 2

liability unless the mistake is a reasonable

Question 3

If the victim is 13 -15 and the defendnat thinks they are 16 and over .If the defendant is 18 and over what sectaion are they liable under ?

hint 3 x 3

Answer 3

section 9

Question 4

What does section 9 state ?

Answer 4

that is an offence if person is aged 18 or over engage in sexual touching of a child under 16

Question 5

If the victim is 13 and the defendant is under 18 what section are the liable under ?

Answer 5

section 13

Question 6

What section is the defendant liable under if the child is aged 13 ,14 & 15 ?

Answer 6

• -section 9
• section 13