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Currently, it is not legally possible for a woman to rape a man

Topic: Legal System

Source

Citation: Sexual Offences Act 2003, Part I, Sections 1-4

Author(s): Parliament of the United Kingdom

Institution(s): United Kingdom

Link: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/part/1

Nation(s): United Kingdom

Year(s): 2015

Source: Primary

Type: Historical Document

Discussion

Other Notes:

The worst that a woman can qualify for is “Sexual Assault.” Punishment for conviction of “Rape” = imprisonment for life. Punishment for conviction of “Sexual Assault” = from (6 months imprisonment OR a fine) to up to 10 years imprisonment