Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Sexual consent and capacity to consent

RSHE (PSHE)

A crime that involves sexual contact with a person over the age of 16.

A crime that involves sexual contact with a person who is under the age of 16.

An agreement by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice.

Which of these is a good definition of 'statutory rape'?

Even in a relationship it is incredibly important that consent is given every time and it is given freely.

Is it ok to refuse even if you said yes last time?

An agreement by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice. This is a good definition of consent.

It is only rape if there are physical injuries.

A consequence of rape may be mental health problems.