Topic 5 - Sexual Assault

Question 1

Describe the 4 elements of rape

Answer 1

1. Sexual Penetration
2. Intention to sexually penetrate V
3. Without V’s consent
4. D did not reasonably believe V was consenting

Question 2

Describe the 4 elements of sexual assault

Answer 2

1. D touched V
2. Sexual touching
3. Without V’s consent
4. D did not have reasonable belief that V was consenting