Sexual Offences Flashcards
What is the definition of indecent assault?
Indecently Assaults
Another Person
(The act of assault must be accompanied by circumstances of indecency)
Outline the aspects of consent.
The definition of consent regarding a sexual matter is a consent freely given by a rational and sober person so situated as to be able to form a rational opinion on the matter to which he or she consents.
What is indecent exposure?
In any place OR within view of any public place
Intentionally and obscenely
Exposes any part of his or her genitals
What is indecent act in public place?
Willfully does any indecent act
In any place
To which the public have access OR
Within view of any such place
What is indecent act with intent to insult or offend?
With intent to insult or offend any person
Does an indecent act
In any place
Define indecent act
There is no legal meaning. Generally, it is an act which is offensive to modesty or good taste or lacking decency.
Define obscenely
Something objectionable or repugnant to the normal person’s acceptable standard of decency or morality
Define Genitals
Organs of regeneration. Excludes breasts.