In relation to an offence to which sections 75 and 76 apply, references in those sections to the relevant act and to the complainant are to be read as follows—
Offence | Relevant Act |
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An offence under section 1 (rape). | The defendant intentionally penetrating, with his penis, the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (“the complainant”). |
An offence under section 2 (assault by penetration). | The defendant intentionally penetrating, with a part of his body or anything else, the vagina or anus of another person (“the complainant”), where the penetration is sexual. |
An offence under section 3 (sexual assault). | The defendant intentionally touching another person (“the complainant”), where the touching is sexual. |
An offence under section 4 (causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent). | The defendant intentionally causing another person (“the complainant”) to engage in an activity, where the activity is sexual. |