The act covers the following sexual offences:
The term rape refers to a non-consensual offence which carries a maximum penalty of a life sentence. Rape is a very serious accusation and involves a number of events that will have happened leading up to the offence. This may include intoxication, drugs, or a direct intent to cause the offence without the victim’s consent.
If the allegation relates to penetration including a part of the body or an object, and penetration is sexual in nature, without consent, this offence is commonly charged. These kinds of offences are generally handled in the Crown Court and carry a maximum penalty of a life sentence.
If you touch another person in a sexual manner without the other person’s consent and the other person believes that they have not given you consent, a sexual offence can be deemed to have been committed.
This may include touching of a person’s body and unwanted kissing. These kinds of offences are generally dealt with in the magistrates’ court with a maximum penalty of up to 6 months imprisonment or if more serious in the Crown Court with up to 10 years imprisonment.
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