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AGAINST HER WILL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Penal Law
  • Phraseology
  • Social Problems
CONT

The crime of sexual assault has been committed only if sexual activity has occurred without the consent of the complainant. Therefore, in sexual assault cases, the court must consider whether or not the complainant consented (agreed) to the sexual activity.

OBS

Not only is sexual assault typified by lack of consent, it is an act that is "against the will" of the victim.

OBS

No one has the right to force you to engage in any sexual activity against your will.

Key term(s)
  • against her will

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit pénal
  • Phraséologie
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

Il n'y a agression sexuelle que si les relations sexuelles ont eu lieu sans l'accord de la plaignante. Le tribunal doit déterminer si celle-ci a donné ou non son consentement aux relations sexuelles.

OBS

L'agression, en effet, est contre la volonté de la victime.

Key term(s)
  • contre sa volonté

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho penal
  • Fraseología
  • Problemas sociales
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