PART 2NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUAL OFFENCES

Assault

Assault by penetration6.

(1)

A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a)

he intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person (B) with a part of his body or anything else,

(b)

the penetration is sexual,

(c)

B does not consent to the penetration, and

(d)

A does not reasonably believe that B consents.

(2)

Whether a belief is reasonable is to be determined having regard to all the circumstances, including any steps A has taken to ascertain whether B consents.

(3)

Articles 9 and 10 apply to an offence under this Article.

(4)

A person guilty of an offence under this Article is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.