Sexual assault is the non-consensual sexual activity carried out
by one person against another and includes a broad range of sexual
conduct including rape, sexual touch, and child sexual assault.
Rape also means sexual assault without consent. They can be used
interchangeably.
What is considered as sexual assault according to the laws of
New South Wales in Australia has evolved over time, becoming more
and more complex over the years. Our
sexual assault lawyers Sydney team delve
into explaining sexual assault; the meaning of consent; how the
prosecution prove it; and the common defence of a reasonable belief
of consent in rape cases.
We've all heard of the various NRL
rape cases, not to mention the infamous Jarrod Hayne
rape trial where the former rugby league player had his conviction
quashed on 12 June 2024 following a guilty verdict in May 2023.
