Statutory provision
1) “We intend to make statutory provision that is clear and unambiguous.”
(Government White Paper – Protecting the Public)
a) How far do the provisions in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 relating to consent and reasonable belief in
consent, which form part of the Act's definition of rape, achieve this objective?
[50 marks]
b) How should consent and reasonable belief in consent be reformed, if at all, and why?
[50 marks]
Critically analyse the Sexual Offences Act 2003, case law, and academic opinion in writing your answer.
Write approximately 800 words for each of the two sections: a) and b). Use the remaining word limit for your
introduction and conclusion.
2) "It can be strongly argued that to apply the label 'manslaughter' to the conduct of a person who envisaged
no more than a battery, e.g. by a single punch, is both disproportionate and unfair."
(Ashworth and Horder, Principles of Criminal Law (2013))
a) To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter?
[50 marks]
b) How should unlawful a