Question 1

Only a man can commit rape.

Accepted Answer

Rape requires proof of penile penetration and so only a man can commit rape.

Question 2

Which of the following necessarily amount to the actus reus of rape? [Please select all that apply]

Accepted Answer

The actus reus of rape requires proof of penile penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth.

Question 3

Only women can be the victim of rape.

Accepted Answer

Men or women can be the victim of rape.

Question 4

Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 states that 'a person consents if he ____ by choice, and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice.'

Accepted Answer

The answer of Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act...

Question 5

In which of the following circumstances, is the defendant conclusively presumed under section 76 to have committed rape?

Accepted Answer

Under section 76 a defendant is conclusively presumed to have committed rape if the defendant intentionally deceived the victim as to the nature or purpose of the relevant act; or the defendant intentionally induced the complainant to consent to the relevant act by impersonating a person known personally to the complainant.

Question 6

Under section 75 Sexual Offences Act 2003 in certain circumstances it can be presumed that the victim did not consent, but this can be rebutted if the defendant adduces sufficient evidence to raise an ___ as to whether the victim consented.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under section 75 Sexual Offences Act 2003...

Question 7

What is the main difference between rape and the offence of assault by penetration?

Accepted Answer

Assault by penetration involves penetration of the vagina or anus of the victim with a part of the defendant's body or any other object. Rape is restricted to penile penetration.

Question 8

Under sections 16-19 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 a series of offences are created to deal with cases where there is sexual abuse accompanied by an abuse of ___

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under sections 16-19 of the Sexual Offences...

Question 9

In the Assange case the court had to consider there would be a case of rape if a man refused to wear a ___ when a woman insisted that he had to if she were to agree to sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Assange case the court had...

Question 10

Nicola Lacey argues that rape should be seen as a breach of sexual integrity

Accepted Answer

Nicola Lacey argues that rape should be seen as a breach of sexual integrity

Quiz 7: Sexual Offences

Only a man can commit rape.

Which of the following necessarily amount to the actus reus of rape? [Please select all that apply]

Only women can be the victim of rape.

Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 states that 'a person consents if he ____ by choice, and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice.'

In which of the following circumstances, is the defendant conclusively presumed under section 76 to have committed rape?

Under section 75 Sexual Offences Act 2003 in certain circumstances it can be presumed that the victim did not consent, but this can be rebutted if the defendant adduces sufficient evidence to raise an ___ as to whether the victim consented.

What is the main difference between rape and the offence of assault by penetration?

Under sections 16-19 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 a series of offences are created to deal with cases where there is sexual abuse accompanied by an abuse of ___

In the Assange case the court had to consider there would be a case of rape if a man refused to wear a ___ when a woman insisted that he had to if she were to agree to sex.

Nicola Lacey argues that rape should be seen as a breach of sexual integrity