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Why are sexual offences considered as basic intent

Hey there I read in my text books that s.3 and s. 1 of the sexual offences act are one of basic intent crimes. But what I don't understand is that this requires intent not recklessness.

Can someone explain?
Help!! Someone help and also in relation to section 63 sexual offences act : tresspass with intent I comitt a sexual offence
Original post by Highfiveyou
Hey there I read in my text books that s.3 and s. 1 of the sexual offences act are one of basic intent crimes. But what I don't understand is that this requires intent not recklessness.

Can someone explain?


As I remember it (and I have never studied law), basic intent can involve either intent to commit the crime or recklessness as to whether the act is a crime, with no ulterior intent. The point is that these crimes are not ones of specific intent, unlike a crime designated as aggravated, say, where the intent goes beyond the act.

Read: http://www.lawteacher.net/resources/criminal-law/intent-specific-basic.php
Original post by Good bloke
As I remember it (and I have never studied law), basic intent can involve either intent to commit the crime or recklessness as to whether the act is a crime, with no ulterior intent. The point is that these crimes are not ones of specific intent, unlike a crime designated as aggravated, say, where the intent goes beyond the act.

Read: http://www.lawteacher.net/resources/criminal-law/intent-specific-basic.php


Thank you!

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