The Ultimate Police Handbook
Rape of a child
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.
(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
- Penetrate the anus, mouth or vagina
- Of a child under 13 years old
- With the penis
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
Up to life imprisonment
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
SX03013 - Female under 13
SX03014 - Male under 13
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required