Part 1Sexual Offences

Rape and other offences against children under 13

5Rape of a child under 13

1

A person commits an offence if—

a

he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with his penis, and

b

the other person is under 13.

2

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.