sexual offence Flashcards
Rape
A person (A) commits an offence if—
he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis, B does not consent to the penetration, and A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Rape Mens Rea
intentionally penetrates
does not reasonably believe that B consents
Rape Actus Rea
penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth
of another person (B) with his penis
Consent
A person consents if he / she agrees by choice,
and
has the freedom and capacity to make that choice.
Assault by Penetration
A person (A) commits an offence if—
(a)he intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person (B)
with a part of his body or anything else,
(b)the penetration is sexual,
(c)B does not consent to the penetration, and
(d)A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Assault by Penetration
Actus Reus
penetrates the vagina or anus of another person (B)
with a part of his body or anything else
Assault by Penetration
Mens Rear
intentionally penetrates
A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Causing Sexual Activity without Consent
A person (A) commits an offence if—
(a)he intentionally causes another person (B) to engage in an activity,
(b)the activity is sexual,
(c)B does not consent to engaging in the activity, and
(d)A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Causing Sexual Activity without Consent
Mens Rea
intentionally causes
A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Causing Sexual Activity without Consent
Actus Reus
causes another person (B) to engage in an activity,
the activity is sexual,