Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Rape
s.1 Sexual Offences Act 2003
Sexual
Definition
A person (A) commits an offence if-
(a) he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis,
(b) B does not consent to the penetration, and
(c) A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Whether a belief is reasonable is to be determined having regard to all the circumstances, including any steps A has taken to ascertain whether B consents.
(a) he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis,
(b) B does not consent to the penetration, and
(c) A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
Whether a belief is reasonable is to be determined having regard to all the circumstances, including any steps A has taken to ascertain whether B consents.
Points to Prove
- Intentionally and without consent
- Penetrate the anus, mouth or vagina
- Of another with the penis
- Penetrate the anus, mouth or vagina
- Of another with the penis
Powers & Punishment
Up to life imprisonment
Offence Type
Charging Codes
SX03001 - Female between 13 and 15
SX03002 - Female aged 16 or older
SX03003 - Male between 13 and 15
SX03004 - Male aged 16 or older
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required