What is the Sentence for Rape In 2023?

There are probably a great number of things on your mind as you try to comprehend the situation you are in and the potential impacts of any upcoming criminal trial. Perhaps you are wondering, too, what sentence you could face if you are convicted. This article explores sentencing guidelines for rape in detail. It looks at the average sentence for rape, and the factors that the court takes into consideration when sentencing rape offences. It also considers some of the mitigating factors that might reduce a rape sentence and the impact of a guilty plea.

What is the legal definition of rape?

According to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, rape is committed if the following conditions are met:

• The offender intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person with their penis
• The victim does not consent to the act of penetration
• The offender in question does not reasonably believe that the alleged victim consents to the penetration

What is the difference between sexual assault and rape?

Rape involves non-consensual penetration, whereas sexual assault does not have to include the act of penetration at all.

The general definition of sexual assault is an act that is a physical, psychological, or emotional violation of another person in the form of a sexual act that is performed without their consent. Note that sexual assault does not have to involve actual contact (although in the case of assault by penetration, it does) so simply forcing someone to watch a sexual act against their will is classified as sexual assault.

What about rape and assault by penetration?

In these cases, the lines can seem a bit more blurred, but in the eyes of the law, they are separate offences.

Rape is strictly the penetration of the anus, mouth, or vagina with a penis specifically. In the case of assault by penetration, the object used to penetrate does not have to be a penis. It may be a finger, or another object, so long as it is used for the purpose of penetration with sexual intent.

What is statutory rape?

Statutory rape differs from standard rape convictions in that it is a broad view of rape that only deals with victims that are by law unable to consent due to their age. There are three kinds of statutory rape:

• Raping of a child under the age of 13
• Sexual activity with a child between the ages of 13 and 16
• Offences related to a child under the age of 18

It is crucial to note that even in situations where the sexual act in question is consented to by both parties, the act is still considered statutory rape, given that the child/teenager in question cannot, by definition, consent to such an act.

What type of actions are involved in a rape?

According to the law, a rape takes place where:

• The defendant intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of the victim with his penis
• The victim does not consent to the penetration
• The defendant does not reasonably believe that the victim consents
• The offence of rape is set out at Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

If a victim consents to sexual activity, they must:

• agree by choice to participate in the activity, and
• have both the freedom and the mental ability to make the choice

In order for consent for sexual activity to be valid, the person agreeing has to understand what is happening so that they can make an informed choice to agree to it. Where a person is drunk or under the influence of drugs, they may lose the capacity to consent.

The legal age for sexual activity is 16 years old. Therefore, if the victim is younger than 16, the law says that they are not capable of consent, even if they did actually agree to the activity. If the victim was under the age of thirteen, then a separate, more serious, offence applies: rape of a child under 13.

What are the different types of rape?

Rape is a broad term, and you might be wondering whether the law treats these various types of rape differently. Generally, it does not. Rape is rape, in that sense. However, there are different kinds of rape that occur ‘factually’, so it’s worth understanding what those different terms might mean.

What is oral rape?

Oral rape is when the offender penetrates only the mouth of the victim, with their penis, without their consent.

What is corrective rape?

Corrective rape is a particularly disturbing crime that involves the raping of a women with the intent to “cure” them of their sexual identity through the act of penile penetration. This can be rape with homosexuals, bisexuals, transgenders, and other individuals.

What is endemic rape?

Endemic rape is rape that is rape that is patterned or organized against the individual.

What is anal rape?

Anal rape is the penetration of the anus, with a penis, without the consent of the other individual in question.

What is marital rape?

Marital rape is the raping of an individual that is considered to be your spouse (or ex-spouse) without their consent. It is also known as spousal rape and can be considered to be a form of domestic violence.

What is second degree rape?

This form of rape is when a person uses force to assault another person who is incapable of consent due to their being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.

One crucial point to observe in all the types of rape out there, is that they all require a lack of consent, either due to the status of the party (not being able to consent by definition) or simply from their lack of choice to join in the act.

What is the average sentence for rape?

On average, a defendant will be sentenced to between 4-19 years’ custody for rape. The length of the sentence that is given will depend on the facts of the case.

The maximum sentence for rape is a life sentence. However, other than in the most serious of cases, a life sentence for rape is unlikely to mean that you spend the whole of the rest of your life in prison. If you are given a life sentence, you will usually spend at least 15 years in prison. The rest of your life will then be spent in the community on licence. This means that if you commit a further offence, or if you otherwise break the terms of your licence, you could be recalled to prison.

What is sentence for rape when the offender is drunk?

Regardless of the intoxication level of the offender, the average sentence for rape will still be somewhere between 4-19 years’ time, with the possibility of life in prison. However, a person that is voluntarily under the effects of drugs or alcohol may be tried more harshly as this is considered to be an aggravating factor (it increases the seriousness of the offence). So, while the maximum sentence possible does not change, the likelihood that you will receive a harsher punishment is higher.

If the offender is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, the intoxication may not be seen as voluntary, but that will be determined by a multitude of factors, such as how much the offender sought help for their addiction. It is by no means an ‘easy out.’

Can women be charged with rape?

Given that the legal definition of rape includes using a penis, no, a woman cannot be charged with rape per se. However, a woman can be convicted of sexual assault, which as defined is the unwanted (non-consensual) sexual touch or act to another individual.

What percentage of men rape?

As of March 2022, there were approximately 70,330 rapes recorded, which is the highest amount to date. However, only around 1 in 100 rapes are thought to have actually been recorded by the police in 2021.

Given that the current population of the UK at the time of writing is around 67 million, approximately 0.1% of men are convicted rapists. Keep in mind that if only 1 out of 100 cases of rape are reported, that statistic increases to a staggering 1%.

What percentage of rape victims are men?

Research from the end of March 2020, found that around 3.8% of adults aged 16-74 had experienced sexual assault by penetration or rape (also including attempts to do so) since the age of 16. Out of these victims, only 0.5% of those assaulted were male.

What is the sentence for historic rape offences?

Historic cases are quite a bit different than current ones. For starters, these are offences that have taken place under the Sexual Offences Act 1956, or other type of legislation prior to the 2003 Act.

Given that it is a general principle that the law should not be applied retroactively, the basic idea so far is that an offender should be sentenced according to the law at the time the crime was committed. This idea has been further reinforced by Article 7 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Given the wide changes in legislation since the Act in 1956, determining sentences for these kinds of cases is not easy. Here are the common maximum sentences for certain effective dates, according to the Sentencing Council in the UK:

It is important to note that there are many other types of rape and/or sexual assault that are tried differently given the effective date of the offence. Consult your solicitor for more information on these. Note that the seriousness of the offence (as so determined by the culpability of the offender and the harm caused) is still the main consideration when delineating a sentence.

How does a court decide on the seriousness of the rape offence for sentencing purposes?

When determining the sentence for rape, the court will consider two key factors: the harm caused to the victim and the culpability (blameworthiness) of the defendant.

Harm

Factors that increase the court’s perception of the harm caused to the victim by rape include:

• Severe psychological or physical harm
• Where the victim becomes pregnant or contracts a sexually-transmitted infection or disease (STI or STD) as a consequence of the offence
• Additional degradation or humiliation
• Abduction
• Prolonged detention or a sustained incident
• Violence or threats of violence, beyond that which is inherent in the offence of rape itself
• Forced/uninvited entry into the victim’s home
• If the victim is particularly vulnerable due to personal circumstances (however note that the sentencing guidelines for victims under the age of 13 are different)

When assessing the level of harm caused to the victim, the court will place the victim’s experience within one of three categories:

Category one is for the cases of the most serious harm; category three are the cases with less serious harm; and category two are cases that fall in the middle. Category two cases include at least one of the above factors, whereas category one cases either include the extreme nature of one of these factors, or a combination of more than one factor. A category three case will not include the factors listed above.

Culpability

The following factors will be taken to increase the court’s perception of the defendant’s culpability:

• A significant degree of planning
• If the defendant acted together with others to commit the offence
• Where the defendant used alcohol or drugs on the victim to facilitate the offence
• If the defendant abused a position of trust in order to commit the offence
• Where the defendant has previously committed violence against the victim
• If the offence was committed in the course of a burglary
• Whether the defendant filmed or otherwise recorded the offence
• If the defendant was motivated by commercial gain, or subsequently exploited the offence for commercial purposes
• Where the defendant was motivated by racial or religious hostility, or hostility to the victim based on his or her sexual orientation (or presumed sexual orientation), transgender identity (or presumed transgender identity), or disability (or presumed disability)

When assessing culpability, if one or more of the above factors are present, the case will be considered a ‘category A’. If none of the above factors are present, the case will be considered ‘category B’.

How long does a statutory rape case take?

According to the Ministry of Justice, the median time between the offence of rape and the completion of the case was around 1,020 days, or over two and half years’ time. This statistic was from the first nine months of 2021.

In addition, the average number of days between the reporting of a rape incidents and the police referring the case to the Crown Prosecutor Service is approximately 218 days, according to a research report from the House of Commons Committee.

How the court decides upon the seriousness of a rape sentence?

Having made the assessment of the harm caused to the victim and the culpability of the defendant, the court balances these factors as a starting point for calculating the sentence. The court will do this with reference to a table produced by the Sentencing Council, which can be found here.

For example, if a rape case involves the abduction of, and violence against the victim, it is likely to be a category one case in terms of harm. If the case also involves planning and premeditation by the defendant, it is likely to be considered category A culpability. This would lead to the starting point of the sentence being placed at 15 years’ custody, with the sentence range between 13-19 years’ custody.

Meanwhile, in another rape case where the rape resulted in a pregnancy, but the defendant did not commit any violence against the victim, and no other factors elevating harm were present, the case might be considered category two for harm. If the rape was a spontaneous act by the defendant, with no evidence of a motivation that would heighten the level of culpability, the case might be considered category B for culpability. In such a case, the starting point for the sentence would be 8 years’ custody, and the sentence range would be 7 to 9 years’ custody.

In a case where there were no factors present that heightened either culpability or harm, the starting point for a sentence would be 5 years’ custody, and the sentence range would be 4 to 7 years’ custody.

Aggravating factors

After calculating the starting point for the sentence, the court will proceed to consider relevant previous convictions. Those that have been committed recently will be particularly significant to increasing the seriousness of the sentence.

The court will also consider any other aggravating factors, which will increase the seriousness of the rape sentence. These include, but are not limited to:

• Offence committed whilst on bail or whilst on licence
• Specific targeting of a particularly vulnerable victim
• Whether ejaculation took place, where this was not taken into account at step one
• Blackmail or other threats made, where these were not taken into account at step one
• Location of the offence
• Timing of the offence
• Use of a weapon or other item to frighten or injure
• If, as a result of the offence, the victim was compelled to leave their home (this includes victims of domestic violence)
• Failure to comply with current court orders
• If the defendant exploited contact arrangements with a child to commit an offence
• Presence of others, especially children, at the time of the offence
• Any steps taken to prevent the victim reporting an incident, obtaining assistance and/or from assisting or supporting the prosecution
• Attempts to dispose of or conceal evidence
• If the offence was committed whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• The presence of any of these factors would move the sentence for the offence from the starting point up towards the higher end of the sentence range.

What are some of the mitigating factors that might reduce the rape sentence?

The presence of mitigating factors may move the sentence for rape from the starting point sentence (see section above) towards the lower end of the sentence range.

Mitigating factors in sentencing for rape can include:

• Where the defendant has no previous convictions or no relevant/recent convictions
• If the defendant shows remorse, either at the time of the offence, during the criminal investigation, or at trial
• Age and/or lack of maturity where it affects the responsibility of the offender
• Mental disorder or learning disability, particularly were linked to the commission of the offence
• Where the defendant was previously of good character and/or displayed exemplary conduct (this is a difficult factor to argue in rape cases, though, so it is rare that it will reduce a defendant’s sentence)
• Once the court has considered the harm, culpability, and aggravating and mitigating factors particular to the defendant’s case, because rape is categorised as a violent sexual offence, it is then obliged to consider the dangerousness of the defendant and whether this would justify the imposition of a life sentence.

A defendant in a rape case is more likely to meet this dangerousness threshold where the rape offence is the second, or subsequent serious offence that they have committed. The guidelines for the assessment of dangerousness are set out at Part 10, Chapter 6 of the Sentencing Code.

The full sentencing guidelines can be found here.

Is it possible to reduce a sentence for rape with a guilty plea?

The court has the power to reduce a defendant’s sentence where they have made a guilty plea. When considering how much to reduce the sentence by, the court will consider:

• At what stage the defendant entered the plea: the earlier the guilty plea was made, the greater the sentence reduction is likely to be; and
• The circumstances in which the guilty plea was given
• This is set out in Section 73 of the Sentencing Code. The law does not state how much the court is permitted to reduce the sentence for rape by where there is a guilty plea.

The sentence can also be reduced where the defendant has offered assistance to the prosecution. This could involve, for example, identifying co-defendants to the crime. This is set out at Section 74 of the Sentencing Code.

What are some of the other consequences of the rape offence?

Criminal record

If you are convicted of rape, you will receive a conviction that will become a permanent part of your criminal record. This means that you will have to declare it at various points of your life, including on job applications, visa applications, and on some housing applications.

DBS check

When you apply for a job, if you are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, your conviction will show up on the check, which means that your potential employer will become aware of your conviction.

Sex Offenders Register

You will also be added to the sex offenders register. The sex offenders register is a list of individuals who have been convicted or cautioned in relation to a sexual offence. It also includes individuals who have committed a sexual offence but who have been found not guilty due to insanity or disability.

If you are added to the Sex Offenders Register, you are required by law to notify the police in your local area within three days of your release from custody of:

• Your name and any other identities that you use
• Your date of birth
• Your home address or premises where you can usually be found, and any change to your address
• Any address where you have stayed for 7 days or longer
• If you have remained for at least 12 hours at a household or other private place where an under 18-year-old stays
• Any intended travel 7 days prior to departure
• Your passport, credit card, bank account details, and national insurance number
• At least once every 12 months, you must confirm that these details are correct.

If you are convicted of an offence with a sentence of 30 months or more, you will remain on the sex offenders until you are notified of removal. There is no time period specified for this, so it could be that you remain on the Sex Offenders Register permanently.

Those with a sentence of between 6 to 30 months will remain on the Register for 10 years.

If you have been convicted of a sentence of 6 months or less, the time on the register is 7 years.

If you were under 18 years year old at the time when you were convicted, the time that you will spend on the Sex Offenders Register is halved.

What to do if you are falsely accused of rape?

If you are falsely accused of rape or another kind of sexual offence, you will likely feel a deep amount of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for your future. One of the best things you can do is immediately get legal assistance from professional rape lawyers or criminal lawyers in your area. They will be able to provide substantial advice and help you navigate this difficult situation.

Secondly, you also should take care not to raise suspicion against yourself in any way. This means making sure to not take the matter into your own hands and try and solve things with the complainant yourself; especially if you know them personally. This can quickly lead to undue consequences and may negatively affect your case.

Where to get further help?

If you have been accused of rape, you should waste no time in obtaining legal representation from an experienced criminal defence solicitor whom you trust. At Stuart Miller Solicitors, our experienced and non-judgmental team of rape lawyers are ready to assist you. We will provide you with thorough and straightforward advice on your case and explain the options that are available to you. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation today.

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Jahnel Palmer

08:22 11 Aug 22

I really don't know where to start, but this firm is amazing. From my initial contact, then my first meeting With Mr Zeb, I knew I was going to be in good hands.I found myself in a very difficult situation in March 2019 and my case did not come to an end until July of this year. Throughout, there has always been good communication and although the outcome of my case was not looking good, I'm glad the team were honest about what to expect.I would like to thank Reem Khatib especially, who went above and beyond. I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor. Very thorough and informative and helped put my mind at ease as there were several aspects of my case that made things extremely difficult. One thing I loved about Reem was that she cared. Really, really cared, which is what you want in a situation like this. In the lead up to my sentencing hearing, Reem was abroad and still checked in with me.I was expecting a custodial sentence with a starting point of 5 years and managed to leave court with a suspended sentence/community service. This could only be down to Reem's dedication and hard work. Nobody expected this and I am very glad to have had her working on my case. As well as my Barrister, Lily, special thanks to you also. I really don't think I would have had this outcome had it not have been for you two.I am glad this is finally over and once again would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Reem. She really fought for the best possible outcome, which I received.I will never find myself in any trouble again, but would highly recommend Stuart Miller Solicitors for anyone that may need a solicitor.Thanks againJahnel

Alexander Ioannides

15:41 28 Jun 22

thank you so much to Selina for her service and Stuart miller on my hearing after a long trial justic was truley served not guilty i recommend stuart and miller for a true brilliant result

karen kianfar

16:39 24 Jun 22

I highly recommend! A lady I spoke to called Donna was extremely helpful. Thanks again.

Deniz Arif

16:49 11 Jun 22

I was recommended to speak to selina. I called her out of office hours to assist with a arrest.She was extremely helpful, considerate and knowledgeable regarding the incident. I could see that she had mine and my families best interests at heart as a criminal defence paralegal. I would definitely recommend her for anyone that finds themselves in a sticky situation.

Stewart Skipsey

12:58 08 Jun 22

I would like to thank everyone, especially Salina who handled my case so professionally. She was always in the office, when I needed to speak with her, always approachable and always giving me sound advice, even the lady in reception was very honest and professional, everyone at Stuart Miller solicitor's take a bow, i will always remember you all and the result you got me, a big fat not Guilty, God bless

Josh Smart

10:44 25 May 22

Kate Blackmore was in charge of my case, she was fully professional, made me feel at ease, kept me fully informed at all times and would always respond in a timely manner, Kate always address all of my questions and worries very thoroughly. Definitely recommend

Tkay #6

16:53 19 May 22

Stuart Miller helped me navigate through the legal process for the first time, providing excellent guidance throughout the entirety of such a stressful period. I would like to thank Selina Guler for her wonderful work in preparing my defence, as well as Joe Barlow, who were exceptionally helpful throughout the process, explaining everything that arose in detail so as to ensure I could make informed decisions throughout. My experience felt personalised, and gave me the reassurances I needed to calm my nerves, in comparison to the regular ignorant demeanour that typically comes hand in hand with law firms. I felt supported and in safe hands from my initial enquiry right through to the end.

Seven Horses

21:49 17 May 22

Phenomenal, communication was immeasurable, especially Dee, went the extra mile.

M A

23:11 13 May 22

Stuart Miller are extremely professional and efficient. They were super supportive and reliable during a very difficult time. Thank you Majad and Andreas for your caring and reassuring and for always being reachable!Can’t thank you enough and wish you all the best

Mehdad Anwari

20:38 03 May 22

I recently had the pleasure of having Reem Khatib act for me under quite stressful circumstances. Whilst my case was of a less serious nature in comparison to her normal caseload Reems professionalism and guidance helped me navigate through a difficult patch with relative ease with a perfect result in the end. Thank you Reem for all your help. Gladly recommend you, hopefully I won't need your services again though.

anne murphy

14:38 03 May 22

I would highly recommend this firm of solicitors who went over and above with the care and dedication you would not generally expect from a corporate firm. Kibla, Anna and Jilal were a huge support and very efficient in securing the best outcome in the cases they were dealing with. If you want a firm of solicitors that really does have the personal touch and understands their clients then please use the above at Stuart Miller. The Barrister used by Stuart Miller , Lucy , was also excellent and helped us through a stressful time. Thank you all.

Maxine Williams

00:35 21 Apr 22

Stuart Miller Solicitors were more than what I could have asked for whilst I was navigating my case! They give me regular check in calls to update me about my case and were also incredibly supportive throughout the process. Experiencing going to court, especially when it is a foreign & new concept to you can be extremely daunting and even traumatic - but thanks to both Andreas and Hamza the process was made as straightforward as possible. They put my case forward to a brilliant barrister who also made the process (and final result) amazing. Many thanks once again!

Noumoutie Diakite

16:56 13 Apr 22

I gotta give my props to Selina for the way she has been handling my situation, she knows what she’s doing/talking about straight forward girl, easy to communicate with. I gotta say thank you to her and keep shining

Esmeralda Bhadurkhan

19:12 04 Apr 22

EXTREMELY happy with this team!! So happy with everything they did in taking my case. They were super reliable, understanding and kept me informed thoughtout the entire process and communicated constantly. I also want to thank Dee who made me feel understood and represented and wasn’t afraid to give honest and open advice.I cant thank these guys enough and wish them all the best!!

Alex Norton

09:23 31 Mar 22

Very professional and friendly service. I used Stuart Miller Solicitors to assist with an unfortunate problem that arose. They dealt with my issue straightaway and provided the best result I could have hoped for. Very happy with their service. Thank you.

Inayat Hussain

21:22 02 Mar 22

with the current proceedings im going though, savannah has handle them with care and up most delicacy. i feel a lot more comfort with the proceedings now.

C Johnson

15:45 02 Mar 22

I would like to thank Selina from Stuart Miller solicitors, for all her help and professionalism leading up to court date, communication is 10/10

Michelle Payne

11:22 01 Mar 22

Thankyou so much gokhan Orman and barrister Roy headlam , gokhan kept me up to date with my case , always put my mind at ease as me and my family were going through a horrible time for 3 years nearly , gokhan helped me through to the court case , thankyou gokhan , you have been there for me right through , thankyou so much . Barrister Roy headlam , you showed such compassion and fought for me through my days at court , I cannot thank you enough , you went above and beyond and thank you with all my heart , you guys are an absolute credit to people . I would recommend stuart miller without hesitation to anyone ,please make stuart miller your first port of call , stuart miller you are the best ,

lwm x

11:20 01 Mar 22

Thank you. Im so happy about the service of Jalal Chohan and Carolyn Marshall. Also happy about the barrister and the judge from wood green crown court. I am woldemichael. So happy. Thank you. God bless you. Good luck.

Agit Ovayolu

13:23 22 Feb 22

Really good service. I did not expect it to go this good I think this is the best solicitors you can findAnd thank you Selina for everything

Beegee Bee

06:17 15 Feb 22

Extremely happy with the service. Contacted company just after midnight on the out-of-hours number in connection with criminal charges to be heard in court later that same morning. All the formalities were professionally and expertly orchestrated and completed by Selina Guler, laying the foundations for a very favourable outcome at the hearing. I will be forever grateful to Selina for all her help throughout the process.

Chantelle Morris

16:09 04 Feb 22

I would like to thank Savannah Loizidesfor all her hard work for assisting my sons case and helped discontinue the charges before reaching Trial

Eugene Hagan

10:14 04 Feb 22

The service received was unbelievable and i can't recommend highly enough. Special shout out to Kiran Johal for going above and beyond for me and my family and representing. We are extremely grateful and will always recommend.

Howard Arnold

15:31 02 Feb 22

Thank you to Savannah who is very supportive, helpful and professional and reassuring in a difficult situation as well as her colleagues at an excellent firm

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