Unit 6 Lesson 9: Sexual Offences

Question 1

When acquiring an initial account in regards to a sexual offence incident, what should the questioning be limited to?

Answer 1

• need for medical assistance
• exact nature of offence
• time of offence
• identity/location/description of suspect
• location of crime scene(s)
• activities since offence - washing, drinking
• identity and contact details of any person informed of the offence by the victim
• details of any known witnesses (before or after)

Question 2

What details are included in an initial briefing report (IBR) for sexual offences?

Answer 2

• initial account
• details of any early evidence kit used
• all productions seized
• victims demeanour, injuries and appearance
• details of anyone to whom the victim has disclosed the offence
• Details of any motor vehicle used to transport the victim

Question 3

What are the elements considered in the early evidence kit?

Answer 3

• urine sampling : 2 samples and hour apart
• mouth rinse (oral penetration)
• skin swabs
• discarded items: tissues, condoms

Question 4

How soon after the initial account (sexual offence) will a sexual offences liaison officer (solo) make contact with the victim?

Answer 4

Within 24hrs

Question 5

In what cases is consent deemed to be not given?

Answer 5

• alcohol or substance
• threats of violence
• unlawfully detained
• deceived
• impersonation
• consent by a third party on behalf
• asleep or unconscious

Question 6

Requirements of rape (section 1)?

Answer 6

Penetrating vagina, anus or mouth, with penis, without consent

Question 7

Are sexually constructed penises and vaginas accepted as rape?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Requirements for sexual assault by penetration (section 2)?

Answer 8

Penetration of vagina or anus (not mouth) with any part of the body or anything else without consent

Question 9

Requirements for sexual assault (section 3)?

Answer 9

Penetration of vagina, anus or mouth in any sexual way,
Touching of the victim in a sexual way
Having any other sexual physical contact (directly or through clothing) and whether a body part or implement
Ejaculating onto the victim
Emitting urine or saliva onto the victim sexually

Question 10

What is a younger child in terms of sexual offences?

Answer 10

0-12 (not yet 13)

Question 11

What is an older child in terms of sexual offences?

Answer 11

13-15

Question 12

Can a younger child (0-12) every consent to a sexual act?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

What are older children prohibited from doing sexually? (13-15)

Answer 13

Penetrative sexual activity and sexual touching of vagina, anus or penis by mouth