Sexual consent and capacity to consent

This lesson covers the laws regarding sexual consent and what statutory rape is. We will also learn about the freedom and capacity to consent. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Sexual consent and capacity to consent

This lesson covers the laws regarding sexual consent and what statutory rape is. We will also learn about the freedom and capacity to consent. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reminder: The laws regarding sexual consent
  2. Definition of 'statutory rape'
  3. That the person seeking consent must have taken reasonable steps to gain consent (e.g. asking both before and during sex)
  4. The other person must have freedom to consent (freedom to say yes/no) and 'capacity' to consent (ability)

Content guidance

  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
An agreement by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice. This is a good definition of consent.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Most cases of rape are by strangers.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
The age of consent is...
15
Correct answer: 16
17
18
Q4.
It is only rape if there are physical injuries.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
A consequence of rape may be mental health problems.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a good definition of 'statutory rape'?
A crime that involves sexual contact with a person over the age of 16.
Correct answer: A crime that involves sexual contact with a person who is under the age of 16.
An agreement by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice.
Q2.
Even in a relationship it is incredibly important that consent is given every time and it is given freely.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Is it ok to refuse even if you said yes last time?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q4.
What is the age of consent?
15
Correct answer: 16
17
18
Q5.
A rapist is someone you do not know.
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Being safe: Informed consent

RSHE (PSHE)