Sex Offences

Question 1

S17 SOA - Non sexual exposure

Answer 1

Non sexual exposure of the anal or genital regions
- Also known as offensive or indecent behaviour

Question 2

S19 SOA - Sexual exposure

Answer 2

Sexual eposure of the anal or genital regions:
Points of proof
Identity
Expose or intend to expose
Must be sexual in nature
In or within view of a public place ie: mooning or streaking

Question 3

S48 CA - Sexual activity directed at another person

Answer 3

Sexual activity committed knowing that another person will see the activity or part of the activity, and intending or knowing that the other person will experience fear or distress as a result
Points of proof
Identity
Engages in sexual activity
Another person sees activity
Subject knows that a person sees
Subject intends person to experience fear or distress
Subject knows person to experience fear or distress

Question 4

S40 CA - Sexual assault

Answer 4

A person commits a sexual assault if they intentionally touch another person that is sexual, and they do not consent to the touching to which they do not reasonably believe the person does not have consent to be touched
Points of proof
Identity
Intentionally touching
which is sexual
without consent
without reasonable belief in consent

Question 5

S49N CA Loitering near schools etc by sexual offender

Answer 5

A person (A)commits an offence if
A has been found guilty of a relevant offence and
A loiters at or near a place and
The place is a school, a childrens service centre etc

NOTE it is important to note that only under sub section ii children must be present at the time of loitering
ii: is a public place. regulary frequented by children

Question 6

What must a PSO do when they come accross a RSO?

Answer 6

Must submit an IR infomation report to the sex offenders registery via transit DIU