30 Questions
According to the text, which jurisdiction is not part of the UK and has its own separate sexual offences legislation?
Isle of Man
According to the text, which jurisdiction had a decrease in sexual offences by 8.3%?
Northern Ireland
According to the text, what percentage of all reported crimes in Scotland were sexual crimes?
5%
According to the text, what percentage of people in England & Wales experienced a sexual assault within the last year?
1.8%
Which part of the UK still requires corroboration for sexual offenses?
Scotland
What is the age of consent for sexual activity in the UK?
16 years
Which part of the UK has a positive obligation to report offenses?
Northern Ireland
Which part of the UK has legislation to pardon/remove convictions for homosexuality, including posthumous actions?
England
According to the text, what is the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales and Northern Ireland?
10 years
According to the text, what is the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland?
8 years
According to the text, what is the minimum age of prosecution in Scotland?
12 years
According to the text, what does the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act state?
A child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence.
Which country's sexual offences legislation underwent a major overhaul resulting in the Sexual Offences Act 2003?
England
Which section of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 deals with the protection of individuals and the management of offenders?
Part 2
Which type of sexual assault is classified as 'rape' according to the Sexual Offences Act 2003?
Assault by penetration of the mouth
Which part of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 addresses the vulnerability of specific groups?
Part 1
Which of the following FFLM examinations requires knowledge of sexual offences legislation?
Membership in Sexual Offence Medicine (MFFLM, SOM)
What is the purpose of this module?
To provide background to the development of legislation in relation to sexual offences
Which FFLM examination includes a legal component?
Licentiate in Sexual Offence Medicine (LFFLM, SOM)
What is the consequence of increased reporting on the Criminal Justice System?
Increased workload for law enforcement
Until what year did the law in England recognize that a woman could be raped by her husband?
1991
When did the law in England and Wales confirm that a consensual homosexual act between two men, aged at least 21 years, conducted in private, was no longer an offense?
1967
What was the original definition of rape as a 'common law' offense?
Unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman, without her consent by force, fear or fraud
Which Act confirmed that penetration is a continuing act from entry to withdrawal and that touching can amount to penetration?
Sexual Offences Act, 2003
Which legislation came into force in December 2010 and followed recommendations from the Scottish Law Commission's Report on Rape and other Sexual Offences in 2007?
The Sexual Offences Act (Scotland) 2009
Which of the following is true about the sexual offences legislation throughout the UK?
The legislation is similar in all parts of the UK
According to the text, who can commit rape?
Only males
What are the essential elements of the offence of rape?
- Penile penetration without consent
- Lack of reasonable belief
Which legislation addressed sexual offences in a similar way as the legislation in England and Wales?
The Sexual Offences Act (England and Wales) 2003
What does the term 'consent' refer to in the context of sexual offences?
The willingness of both parties involved
Test your knowledge of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 in England and Wales. This quiz covers various sections, including rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault, and more.
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