Part 1Sexual Offences

Rape

1Rape

(1)

A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a)

he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis,

(b)

B does not consent to the penetration, and

(c)

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)

Sections 75 and 76 apply to an offence under this section.

(4)

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