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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Type: Historical Document

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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