Types Of Sexual Offence Cases

Sexual offences cover a wide range of cases, many considered to be serious crimes. If you have been accused of a sexual offence, it is essential that you seek legal representation immediately. Below, we analyse the most common types of sexual offence cases and how they are determined, and later, prosecuted, by the Public Prosecution Service.

Rape

Classified as the act of a person using their penis to penetrate the vagina, mouth or anus of another person without consent, rape is one of the most serious criminal offences perpetrated in the UK and is taken incredibly seriously. Please refer to The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) Policy Document for further guidance on how decisions are made as to prosecution in relation to rape and information on the assistance provided for victims and witnesses.

Sexual Assault By Penetration

When an individual, either male or female, is accused of penetrating the vagina or anus of another person with any part of their body, or with an object without their consent, this is known as sexual assault by penetration.

Sexual Assault

When an individual, either male or female, touches another person sexually without consent, this is classed as sexual assault. Sexual assault is a broad term for a wide range of offences, that range from “minor” offences, such as groping or exposure, up to and including serious crimes, such as sexual assault by penetration or rape.

Child Sexual Abuse

The act of forcing, inciting, persuading or enticing a child to partake in sexual activity, child sexual abuse will often involve physical contact, including non-penetrative acts such as masturbation, kissing, touching and/or rubbing either under or over the clothing. However, it may also include rape, oral sex, or involving the child in the production or viewing of sexual activity or images, alongside exploitation or grooming of the child in preparation for abuse.

‘Revenge Porn’

Exposing private sexual photographs, films or other material of a person without their consent in an attempt to cause harm or distress, commonly referred to as, “revenge porn”, is becoming a more problematic and frequent act of sexual assault with the development of technology. This typically involves uploading disclosed images or videos online as a means of embarrassing or upsetting a former partner.



Extreme Pornography

This relates to pornographic images that are deemed as offensive, disgusting or obscene, and typically involve images or videos of severe and extreme acts of violence, mutilation, sexual activity with an animal or child pornography. The possession, distribution and production of extreme pornographic images are highly illegal and result in severe criminal jurisdiction.

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