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.