Sexual consent and the law

This lesson will focus on the concept of 'consent' and the law around sexual consent. Also, how consent (including sexual and other kinds) can be communicated and withdrawn.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Consent can be withdrawn.People who are drunk can give consent.It is more common for rape cases to be unreported than falsified.Option 4

1/5

Q2.Victims of sexual assault may be targeted because...

They deserve it.They are accessible.Of financial difficulties.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is a myth?

The form of dress a person wears means they should expect to be rapedMost victims do not fight. Instead they freeze, disassociate or try to befriend the aggressorIn the majority of rape cases the victim and perpertrator know each other

3/5

Q4.Which of the following is NOT a way of demonstrating that you do not give consent?

Saying 'No'.Freezing or becoming unresponsive.Pulling away from the other person.Saying 'Yes'.

4/5

Q5.Consent is defined in UK law in the...

Children, Schools and Families Act 2010.Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001.Sexual Offences Act 2003.

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Consent can be withdrawn.People who are drunk can give consent.It is more common for rape cases to be unreported than falsified.Option 4

1/5

Q2.Victims of sexual assault may be targeted because...

They deserve it.They are accessible.Of financial difficulties.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is a myth?

3/5

Q4.Which of the following is NOT a way of demonstrating that you do not give consent?

Saying 'No'.Freezing or becoming unresponsive.Pulling away from the other person.Saying 'Yes'.

4/5

Q5.Consent is defined in UK law in the...

Children, Schools and Families Act 2010.Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001.Sexual Offences Act 2003.

5/5

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Sexual consent and the law

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Q1.Someone consents to vaginal, anal or oral penetration only if....

They do not have the freedom and capacity to make that choice.S/he agrees by choice to that penetration.They verbally say 'No'.

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is incorrect?

Consent to sexual activity may be given to one sort of sexual activity but not anotherConsent cannot be withdrawn at any time during sexual activity and each time activity occursConsent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is correct?

There are many ways for someone to not give consent - not just saying ‘No’.Having sex (including oral) over the age of 16 is illegal whether consent is given or not.If two people have had sex previously, consent is not required each time.

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Q4.Which of the following is NOT a reason why victims are targeted for sexual assault?

YouthOpportunityProtectionVulnerability

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is NOT a category for consequences relating to not obtaining someone's consent?

PhysicalLegalClincialEmotional

5/5

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Sexual consent and the law

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Someone consents to vaginal, anal or oral penetration only if....

They do not have the freedom and capacity to make that choice.S/he agrees by choice to that penetration.They verbally say 'No'.

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is incorrect?

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is correct?

3/5

Q4.Which of the following is NOT a reason why victims are targeted for sexual assault?

YouthOpportunityProtectionVulnerability

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is NOT a category for consequences relating to not obtaining someone's consent?

PhysicalLegalClincialEmotional

5/5

Lesson summary: Sexual consent and the law

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Sexual consent and the law

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Sexual consent and the law

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