Brand, 51, faced seven charges in total, including three counts of rape. The judge tells him: "Obviously a custodial sentence of some length will result."

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[–] 3 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Silly question, but what's the difference between sexual assault and rape?

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  • [–] 8 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    Pretty sure rape needs to be sticking the dick in a hole. Technically, in the UK, to the letter of the law, a female can't be a rapist.

    Sexual assault can just be something as "insignificant" as pinching someone's arse as they pass you on the bus.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    Rape involves penetration of bodily orfices with pretty much anything. Also; involuntary with consideration about ability to consent.

    (Not sure if the UK narrows that definition in any way.)

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