Year 9

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 Also, how consent (including sexual and other kinds) can be communicated and withdrawn.

Year 9

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 Also, how consent (including sexual and other kinds) can be communicated and withdrawn.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The concept of 'consent'
  2. The law around sexual consent
  3. How consent (including sexual and other kinds) can be communicated and withdrawn

Content guidance

  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Consent can be withdrawn.
It is more common for rape cases to be unreported than falsified.
Option 4
Correct answer: People who are drunk can give consent.
Q2.
Victims of sexual assault may be targeted because...
Of financial difficulties.
Correct answer: They are accessible.
They deserve it.
Q3.
Which of the following is a myth?
In the majority of rape cases the victim and perpertrator know each other
Most victims do not fight. Instead they freeze, disassociate or try to befriend the aggressor
Correct answer: The form of dress a person wears means they should expect to be raped
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a way of demonstrating that you do not give consent?
Freezing or becoming unresponsive.
Pulling away from the other person.
Saying 'No'.
Correct answer: Saying 'Yes'.
Q5.
Consent is defined in UK law in the...
Children, Schools and Families Act 2010.
Correct answer: Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001.

5 Questions

Q1.
Someone consents to vaginal, anal or oral penetration only if....
Correct answer: S/he agrees by choice to that penetration.
They do not have the freedom and capacity to make that choice.
They verbally say 'No'.
Q2.
Which of the following is incorrect?
Correct answer: Consent cannot be withdrawn at any time during sexual activity and each time activity occurs
Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another
Consent to sexual activity may be given to one sort of sexual activity but not another
Q3.
Which of the following is correct?
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.
Correct answer: There are many ways for someone to not give consent - not just saying ‘No’.
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why victims are targeted for sexual assault?
Opportunity
Correct answer: Protection
Vulnerability
Youth
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a category for consequences relating to not obtaining someone's consent?
Correct answer: Clincial
Emotional
Legal
Physical