Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Sexual Assault
s.3 Sexual Offences Act 2003
Sexual
Definition
(1) A person (A) commits an offence if -
(a) he intentionally touches another person (B),
(b) the touching is sexual,
(c) B does not consent to the touching, and (d)A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
(2) 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 touches another person (B),
(b) the touching is sexual,
(c) B does not consent to the touching, and (d)A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
(2) 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 touch the body of someone aged 13 years old over
- In a sexual manner
- When it is not reasonably believed there was consent
- In a sexual manner
- When it is not reasonably believed there was consent
Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.
Offence Type
Charging Codes
SX03007 - Female
SX03008 - Male
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required