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ABV Solicitors Have you been accused of a sexual offence? Are you a bit puzzled about the terminology surrounding this accusation? Here, common FAQs about sexual assault or offences in the UK are answered. With an emphasis on legal definitions. In legal terms, rape is when someone forcibly inserts their penis into someone else's vagina or anus. This is considered to be one of the most serious crimes in the UK. Sexual assault can occur with people of all genders, sexually touching or kissing someone else without their consent. How do solicitors distinguish between rape and sexual assault? Grooming was once only associated with children. But research has found that many adults with learning disabilities or mental health issues are also groomed in the UK. Grooming is when someone (usually in a position of power) exposes another person to sexual ideas, imagery, videos or asks them to watch sexual acts. Thus preparing them to sexually engage. Sending sexual images may or may not fall under what is considered grooming. This is a serious offence and if you are accused of it, talk to a sexual offence solicitor as soon as possible. What does it mean if someone has been groomed? What is meant by consent? Consent is the key thing that will be focused on in cases of sexual assault or rape. If someone agreed to engage in a sexual act with someone else, then this is consent. As is agreeing to have sexual intercourse with them. But for this to be considered consent, according to a sexual offence solicitor, both people have to be over the legal age of sex in the UK. And be mentally able to give consent. So, a 15-year-old who has a learning disability, for example, cannot give consent. If you have been accused of engaging in sexual acts without having the consent of the person, seek the advice of a sexual offence solicitor. No, prostituion is no longer illegal in the UK. Therefore, any sexual offence solicitor will inform you that you cannot be arrested for paying for sexual activities with someone else. Provided that they can give consent and are above legal age, which is 16 in the UK. However, in Northern Ireland, paying for sex is still illegal. And in the UK, there are several offences linked to prostitution. So, if you have been accused of a linked offence, talk to a sexual offence solicitor for guidance. Is prostitution illegal in the UK? What is the law around chemsex in the UK? Chemsex has come under the spotlight in recent years due to information and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. It is anticipated to be used more within these groups. But it is worth noting that giving anyone drugs without their knowledge and then engaging in sex with them would fall under chemsex. Chemsex is illegal. A person under the influence of drugs cannot give consent to engaging in sexual activities. A sexual offence solicitor in the UK should now be versed in this area too. So, seek out an experienced sexual offence solicitor if you have been accused of committing chemsex. ht tps: / /www.abvsol ic i tors .co .uk /serv ices /sexua l -o f fences / h t tps: / / rapecr is is .org .uk /get - in formed/ types-of -sexua l - v io lence /what - is -sexua l - assaul t /# :~ : tex t=The%20lega l%20def in i t ion%20of%20sexual%20 assaul t%20in%20England, the%20fo l lowing%20 happens%3A%20the%20intent iona l ly%20touch%20another%20pe rson. Sources :
