# The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, Article 11: Articles 9 and 10: relevant acts


In relation to an offence to which Articles 9 and 10 apply, references in those Articles to the relevant act and to the complainant are to be read as follows—
Offence
Relevant Act
An offence under Article 5 (rape)
The defendant intentionally penetrating, with his penis, the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (“the complainant”).
An offence under Article 6 (assault by penetration)
The defendant intentionally penetrating, with a part of his body or anything else, the vagina or anus of another person (“the complainant”), where the penetration is sexual.
An offence under Article 7 (sexual assault)
The defendant intentionally touching another person (“the complainant”), where the touching is sexual.
An offence under Article 8 (causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent)
The defendant intentionally causing another person (“the complainant”) to engage in an activity, where the activity is sexual.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2008/1769/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sexual-offences-northern-ireland-order-2008/article-11
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