rape Flashcards
what is the AR of rape
penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth to another person with his penis and without their consent.
What is the MR of rape
intentionally penetrates
D does not reasonably believe V consented.
What section is rape set out in
Sexual offences act 2003
what are the 3 sections of consent in the SOA 2003?
S.74 = general consent
S.75 = evidential presumptions
S.76 = conclusive presumptions
what is section 74
does the V have freedom and full capacity to give full consent?
Age of v
Mental disorder
what is section 75
consent is presumed not be given if:
- there was violence towards that person or identified person
- V was asleep
- physical disability stopping them from communicating
- stupefied substance
what is section 76
D performs the AR while intentionally deceiving the nature or purpose of the act or impersonation
what is deception of nature with a case
V didn’t know it was sexual intercourse (Flattery)
what is deception of purpose with a case
Case of Devonald: catfished daughters ex boyfriend made him masturbate on camera and posted it.