Sexual Offences

Question 1

Can a sexual offence victim remain anonymous

Answer 1

Yes - The courts provided anonymity for most sexual offence (rape / Assault by pentration / Sexual assault by touching) for life.

Question 2

Can a Rape be committed without a penis

Answer 2

no

Question 3

What happens to the consent aspect of Rape when a child is under the age of 13

Answer 3

There is only a requirement to prove penetration.

Question 4

If a person knowingly as HIV and convinces a person to have sex with them not disclosing the fact. Is this rape

Answer 4

No - It may be a section 20 if HIV is contracted. It alos may be a section 18 if there is an intent to give the other person HIV

Question 5

If a person knowingly has HIV and convinces a person to have sex by reassuring them they do not have HIV. Is this rape

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Who is entitled to annominity

Answer 6

Victims of most sexual offences

Question 7

What are the nature of the anonymity restrictions

Answer 7

Restrictions are placed on revealing the victims identity when reporting cases and trials

Question 8

What is the duration of the anonymity restrictions

Answer 8

They last the victims lifetime.

Question 9

What are the three elements to consent

Answer 9

They agree by choice, they have the freedom to choose and they have made their decision on reasoned and informed information.

Question 10

What are the six situations where evidential presumptions can be used.

Answer 10

The use of violence by any person IMMEDIATELY before

The use of violence by any person IMMEDIATELY before on any other person.

The complaintment was detained and the defendant was not

At the time of the act, the complainant was asleep or unconscious.

Due to physical disabilities, the complainant was not able to communicate consent.

The administration of drugs substance to have caused the victim to become stupified.

Question 11

What are the two Conclusive presumptions

Answer 11

Intentially deceive (Doctor saying seaman is the perfect medicine)

Intentiaonlly impersonated somebody (twins)

Question 12

What happens if the criteria are satisfied for a conclusive presumption

Answer 12

Then the defendant cannot argue against the presumption

Question 13

What are the orifices for the offence of Rape

Answer 13

Vagina, Anus, Mouth - Penetrated with Penis only

Question 14

What are the orifices for the offence of sexually assault by penetration

Answer 14

Vagina and Anus with any item - No mouth.

Question 15

Is accidently penetrating a person an offence.

Answer 15

No - accidental penetration will not constitute the offence.

Question 16

What is the key thing about the suspects age in child sexual offences act.

Answer 16

That the suspect is over the age of 18

Question 17

For a grooming offence how many communications or meetings are required

Answer 17

Just one.

Question 18

Does the one meeting or communication have to be sexual (grooming offence)

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Does the one meeting or communication have to take place in England and Wales (

Answer 19

No anywhere in the world.

Question 20

When is the grooming offence committed

Answer 20

After one or more commuincations - the person arranges to meet with the intent to commit an act.

Question 21

What is specific about the age in the offence of sex with a child family member

Answer 21

The victim must be under 18 - or under 13.

Question 22

If two 17 year olds were in a sexual relationship - they introduce thir parents who subsequntly get married so the two 17 year olds become step brother and sister. Do they commit and offence.

Answer 22

No the sexual relationship pre-date them becomein strp brother and sister.

Question 23

What is specific about the age for an offence of penentrative sex with an adult family member

Answer 23

The suspect is over 16 and the victim is over 18

Question 24

Who can serve a notice on a hotel if they reasonably believe it will be used in connection of child sexual exploitation

Answer 24

An inspector.