Points 2 Prove

The Ultimate Police Handbook

Rape of a child

s.5 Sexual Offences Act 2003
Sexual

Definition

A person commits an offence if—

(a)he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with his penis, and
(b) the other person is under 13.

Points to Prove

- Intentionally and without consent
- Penetrate the anus, mouth or vagina
- Of a child under 13 years old
- With the penis

Powers & Punishment

Up to life imprisonment

Charging Codes

Crime Recording