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What is required for a person to be convicted of compelled rape?
Which of the following statements regarding the age of the victim in rape cases is correct?
What were the consequences for Y in the case of S v MD and NM?
Which statement correctly defines rape under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act?
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How many occasions was X alleged to have raped his daughter in the case S v MD and NM?
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Which statement is true regarding the inspiration of a belief in Y that sexual violation will take place?
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How does the legal definition of consent relate to sexual assault?
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What does section 56(1) state regarding relationships between the accused and the complainant?
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What is necessary for a conviction of sexual assault according to the definition in section 3?
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Which of the following is true about the concept of unlawfulness regarding sexual assault?
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Under what circumstances is consent not considered valid when obtained by someone in a position of power?
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Which type of fraud would vitiate consent according to s 1(3)(c)?
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Which of the following scenarios would NOT vitiate consent under the discussed law?
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What type of fraud related to the nature of the act invalidates consent?
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In which scenario is consent considered valid despite misrepresentation?
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What must be proven for consent to be deemed invalid in a case of misrepresentation?
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If X is HIV-infected and misrepresents to Y that he is not, what is the implication for consent?
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What does 'sexual violation' include according to the definition provided?
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Which act is expressly excluded from the definition of 'sexual violation'?
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Which part of the body is not included in the potential acts defined as 'sexual violation'?
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What does the term 'includes' signify in the legal definition of 'sexual violation'?
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In which scenario does the definition of 'sexual violation' NOT apply?
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Which act would be considered a form of sexual violation?
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What body parts are mentioned as potentially involved in sexual violation?
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Which of the following is an example of indirect contact that may fall under 'sexual violation'?
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What does the definition say about objects resembling genital organs in context to 'sexual violation'?
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What is the legal implication of the term 'sexually violates' in relation to 'sexual violation'?
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Study Notes
Compelled Rape
- Compelled rape does not require the perpetrator to perform an act of sexual penetration directly.
- A perpetrator can be convicted if they unlawfully and intentionally compel someone else to commit an act of sexual penetration without consent.
- The crime of rape can be committed by or against individuals of any age, as there is no age restriction.
Case Study: S v MD and NM (Eastern Cape Local Division)
- The case involved X (a father) compelling his nine-year-old daughter, Z, into sexual acts, aided by his wife, Y.
- Y actively participated by silencing Z during the assaults, which occurred more than 50 times.
- X was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape; Y received 10 years for aiding and abetting.
Definition of Rape
- Rape is defined as an unlawful and intentional act of sexual penetration without consent from the complainant.
- Consent is considered invalid if obtained under a power imbalance, such as coercion by a police officer.
- Consent obtained through misrepresentation or fraud (e.g., identity or act nature) nullifies consent.
Elements of Sexual Violation
- Sexual violation includes direct or indirect contact between genital organs/anuses and other body parts or objects.
- The definition covers various acts, such as masturbation by another person or insertion of objects.
- Acts punishable are not limited to those explicitly stated in the definition.
Sexual Assault
- Sexual assault can occur by inspiring a belief in the complainant that sexual violation will happen.
- X can be either male or female; the complainant's consent must be absent.
- Marital or relational status between X and Y does not excuse or justify sexual assault.
Intention and Unlawfulness
- Intention is a necessary requirement for conviction in both rape and sexual assault.
- If compelled, an accused may argue unlawfulness due to their own coercion.
Offences Against Persons 18 Years or Older
- The Act outlines various sexual offences against those 18 and above.
- Punishable acts include compelling individuals to witness sexual acts or engage in self-masturbation without consent.
- The perpetrator’s motivation (for personal gratification or third-party benefit) is irrelevant to the legality of the act.
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This quiz explores the legal definitions and implications surrounding the crime of compelled rape. It highlights the nuances of consent, age considerations, and the responsibilities of perpetrators in such cases. Test your understanding of this complex legal topic.