Rape is a statutory offence in England and Wales. The offence is created by section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and occurs when a perpetrator "intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with his penis" without consent, and without reasonable belief that the victim consents.
Rape is a statutory offence in England and Wales. The offence is created by section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and occurs when a perpetrator "intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with his penis" without consent, and without reasonable belief that the victim consents.
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