Sexual Offences

Question 1

Elements for indecent exposure?

Answer 1

In OR within view of

A public place

Intentionally

And

Obscenely

Exposes any part of his or her genitals

Question 2

Elements for indecent act in public place?

Answer 2

Wilfully does

Any indecent act

In any place to which the public have or are permitted to have access, OR within view of any such place

Question 3

Elements for indecent acr with intent to insult or offend?

Answer 3

With intent to insult or offend any person

Does any indecent act

In any place

Question 4

Elements for indecent assault?

Answer 4

Indecently

Assaults

Another person

Question 5

Definition of intentionally?

Answer 5

Deliberate or voluntarily and not accidental

Question 6

Definition of obscenely?

Answer 6

Offends contemporary standards of propriety, to the extent that a reasonable observer would regard it with “loathing, disgust and revulsion”

Question 7

Definition of indecent?

Answer 7

Not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters

Question 8

Definition of consent?

Answer 8

A persons conscious and voluntary agreement to something desired or proposed by another

Question 9

What is the defence to a charge of indecent exposure and indecent act in a public place?

Answer 9

Proves that they had reasonable grounds for believing that they would not be observed

Question 10

CALMTEA

Answer 10

C - conduct dealings in a sensitive manner
A - accept they are telling the truth until there is evidence to prove otherwise
L - listen to what they tell you, giving them opportunity to tell their account in their words
M - medical attention
T - treat them cautiously
E - explain the process you are following and why you need to follow that process
A - advise of local counselling services where relevant