Sexual offences in the United Kingdom

The statutory definition is: If a person ("A"), with A's penis – penetrates to any extent, without (1) another person ("B") consenting, and (2) without any reasonable belief that B consents, either intending to do so or reckless as to whether there is penetration, the vagina, anus or mouth of B then – A commits an offence, to be known as the offence of rape.

[1][2][3]It is therefore only legally possible for a cisgender woman to be guilty of rape if they assist a male assailant in an attack on a third party.

Otherwise, a female can be charged with assault by penetration or causing sexual activity without consent, both of which carry similar sentences to rape.

With regard to legal definitions, the law defines sexual activity with underage teenagers (aged 13-15) under the crime of 'sexual activity with a child' - when a child is under 13, the definition in question is automatically shifted to rape, irrespective of context.

[14] There are a number of sexual offences that consist of conduct by care workers against persons with a mental disorder.

[26] There are offences of exposure, voyeurism, bestiality, necrophilia and sexual activity in a public lavatory.

[41] There are a number of sexual offences that consist of conduct by care workers against persons with a mental disorder.

[49] There are offences of exposure, voyeurism, bestiality, necrophilia and sexual activity in a public lavatory.

[60] There are a number of offences relating to the prostitution or seduction of, and premises used for intercourse by, girls under 16.