Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Offence of Rape — Definition

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

This principle defines rape as unlawful sexual intercourse with a female without consent, forcibly and against her will, by a man with a woman who is not his wife. The principle applies in rape trials. It ensures that rape is properly understood. The principle reflects…

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