rape

Question 1

source of rape

Answer 1

sexual offences act 2003

Question 2

AR of rape

Answer 2

1 - penetration of vagina, anus, or mouth of another person with the penis
2 - lack of consent

Question 3

can a woman be convicted of rape

Answer 3

yes, not as principles but as secondaries DPP v K and C

Question 4

what was the decision made in ismail

Answer 4

oral rape does not mean it is any less serious than vaginal or anal rape

Question 5

mens rea of rape

Answer 5

intention to penetrate v’s vagina, anus or mouth

lack of reasonable belief of c’s consent