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  1. Key facts about how the CPS prosecutes allegations of rape

    … offences Introduction Charging and volume of rape cases Consent Disclosure False allegations Victims of rape CPS … rape training programme which includes training on consent, the traumatic impact of rape and the myths and … beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant was guilty. Consent A person consents to sexual activity only if they …

  2. Prosecutors publish updated ‘deception as to sex’ guidance

    … someone or failing to disclose birth sex could affect consent in rape cases, has been published today by the Crown … update, the guidance makes clear: In line with the law on consent – charges will depend on whether a victim was aware … by choice. The suspect must also have reasonably believed consent had been given. It also clarifies that a suspect may …

  3. Consultation on CPS guidance on Deception as to Gender - Summary of Responses

    … “Deception as to sex”), which is contained in chapter 6 (Consent) of the CPS guidance on Rape and Sexual Offences … 6 of the CPS guidance on RASSO addresses the issue of consent in sexual offences. The offences under sections 1-4 … Act 2003 require the prosecution to prove absence of consent. Section 74 of the Act defines consent as follows: …

  4. Breast-ironing recognised as child cruelty and assault by CPS

    … when actual harm is caused to a girl - regardless of consent. It is not possible to consent to serious assault. “We hope this new guidance will … to scenarios where a person lacks the mental capacity to consent to being wed. This is intended to confirm that the …

  5. Appendix 4

    … the circumstances to comply with the request without the consent of the other individual. In determining whether it is … steps taken by the data owner with a view to seeking the consent of the other individual Whether the other individual is capable of giving consent, and Any express refusal of consent by the other …

  6. Man guilty of violent sexual attacks on women in Cheetham Hill

    … Hussain guilty of carrying out the attacks. "The law on consent is clear: consenting on one occasion does not mean you consent to every occasion. Every individual has the right to withdraw consent to sexual activity at any time they choose. "The CPS …

  7. Voyeurism

    … under another person’s clothing (without that person’s consent or a reasonable belief in their consent) with the intention of viewing, or enabling another … under another person’s clothing (without that person’s consent or a reasonable belief in their consent) with the …

  8. Cemetery rapist sentenced

    … able to show to the court that Kye Lewis acted without the consent of his victim and used a weapon to instil fear into … offences vigorously and fairly.” “Rape is sex without consent, and consent can be withdrawn at any time. In this instance the …

  9. Retrial of Serious Offences

    … Offences Legal Guidance Introduction General concepts The consent of the DPP Meaning of "Qualifying offence" Qualifying … 75 Investigatives steps under section 85 Certification Consent Urgent investigative steps Authorisation from a … bail and custody before application Obtaining the DPP's consent to an application under section 76  Section 78 What …

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

    … Sexual Assault (section 3) Causing sexual activity without consent (section 4) Sexual Offences Act 2003 - offences … a child and consideration by the jury of the issue of consent is not required. Where there is an absence of consent, and an absence of reasonable belief in consent, it …

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