Definitions

Question 1

Penetration

Answer 1

Introduction to the slightest degree, no matter how slight or fleeting.

Question 2

Genitalia

Answer 2

Penis and testicles of a male and the vagina and vulva of a female. Includes surgically constructed or reconstructed genitalia.

Question 3

Consent

Answer 3

The conscious and voluntary agreement to something desired or proposed by another.

Question 4

Rape

Answer 4

Sexual connection effected by the penetration of person A’s genitalia by person B’s penis without the consent of person A and without person B believing on reasonable grounds that person A consents to the connection.

Question 5

Sexual connection

Answer 5

• Connection effected by the introduction into the genitalia or anus of one person (other than for genuine medical purposes) of a part of the body of another person or an object held or manipulated by another person.
• Connection between the mouth or tongue of one person and a part of another persons genitalia or anus.
• The continuation of either of the above.

Question 6

Assaults

Answer 6

Intentionally applying or attempting to apply force to another person, directly or indirectly, or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force if they have, or cause the other person to believe on reasonable grounds that he has the present ability to effect his purpose.

Question 7

Attempts - Section 72

Answer 7

Everyone who, having an intent to commit an offence, does or omits an act for the purpose of accomplishing his object, is guilty of an attempt, whether in the circumstances it was possible to commit the offence or not.

Question 8

Intent

Answer 8

In criminal law context there are two specific types of intention in an offence. There must be an intention to commit a deliberate act, and an intention to produce a specific result.

Question 9

Indecent act

Answer 9

An act accompanied by circumstances of indecency. Has sexual connotations and involves conduct directed at a person that is offensive to public moral values. Includes indecent assault.

Question 10

Reasonable steps

Answer 10

The defendant must satisfy the court that the steps taken to ascertain the young persons age were all that could be reasonably required of them. The wider the age and maturity gap the harder it will be to establish this defence.