Understanding Sexual Assault Laws in the UK

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Which country has the lowest age of criminal responsibility in Europe?

Northern Ireland

England

Scotland (correct)

Wales

What is the current age of criminal responsibility in Scotland?

12 years

10 years

8 years (correct)

16 years

When was the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act passed?

2016

2021

2019 (correct)

2011

According to the text, what is the legal age of consent for children under the age of 13?

Consent is not a relevant consideration for children under 13 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the law regarding sexual offenses against children under 13?

Both of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the legal age for marriage for children in the past?

12 years for girls and 14 years for boys Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the legal definition of penetration?

Between the labia Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 deals with offences against persons with a mental disorder?

Part 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Part 3 in the Sexual Offences Act 2003?

To address the vulnerability of specific groups Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Sexual Offences Act (Scotland) 2009 deals with consent and reasonable belief of consent?

Part 2 Signup and view all the answers

When did the Sexual Offences Act 2003 come into force?

2004 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the sexual offences legislation in the UK?

The legislation is similar in all parts of the UK Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'consent' in England and Wales?

Agreement by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'consent' in Scotland?

Free agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for assault by penetration in the UK?

Life imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when did the law finally address the issue of marital rape?

In 1991 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the definition of rape in common law?

Sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent, by force, fear or fraud Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the view of Lord Justice Hale in 1736 regarding marital rape?

Marital rape was not considered a crime Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when did a similar judgement regarding marital rape occur in Scotland?

In 1989 Signup and view all the answers

According to the legislation in England and Wales, what is the definition of sexual assault?

A penetrates B Signup and view all the answers

What is the age of consent to sexual intercourse in England and Wales?

16 years Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is a person not guilty of aiding, abetting or counselling the commission against a child of an offence in England and Wales?

Promoting the child's emotional well-being by giving advice Signup and view all the answers

Under what part and section or article of the legislation in Scotland can a woman be charged in relation to her forcing a man to penetrate her?

Part 1 Section 4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the Sexual Offences Act, 1967 in England and Wales?

It decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between two men aged at least 21 years conducted in private. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the legislation regarding same-sex activity between women in the UK?

Same-sex activity between women has never been criminalized. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups within society may be particularly vulnerable to sexual offences due to their impaired capacity?

Persons with a mental disorder impeding choice in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the sentencing of sexual offences in the UK?

The sentence for sexual offences depends on a number of factors and can include noncustodial sentences. Signup and view all the answers