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Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 16: Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 15: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs)

Updated: 19 July 2023 and 13 December 2024

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 14: Sentencing

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 13: Sexual Offences and Youths

updated: 17 March 25

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 12: The Trial

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 11: The Sexual History of Complainants, Section 41 YJCEA 1999

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 10: Supporting complainants in Court

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 9: The Indictment

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 7: Key Legislation and Offences

Update: 8 July 2022; 31 January 2024

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 6: Consent

Updated: 4 November 2024, 13 December 2024

21 May 2021

Prosecution Guidance Sexual offences Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse