See our related blog here: “Stealthing” conviction brings conditional consent out in the open. The High Court and Court of Appeal have considered cases in which ostensible consent to sexual intercourse was vitiated, in circumstances where the explicit or implicit conditions of that consent have been broken, or undermined. ‘Conclusive presumptions about consent’ are set out in section 76 of the Act, which says that it is conclusively presumed that there is no consent in circumstances in which a complainant is either (a) intentionally deceived as to the nature or purpose of the relevant act or (b) intentionally induced to consent by the defendant impersonating someone known to the complainant. ‘Consent’ is defined in section 74 of the Act, which says that a person consents if he or she agrees by choice and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice. ‘Rape’ is defined in Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (‘the Act’), and is committed when a person (A) with a penis intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) B does not consent to the penetration and (A) does not reasonably believe that (B) consents. What is the law when it comes to rape and consent? See our related blog here: Sex, lies and legal consent: can deceit turn into rape? This considers other circumstances which may fall under the definition of stealthing, such as a man failing to withdraw prior to ejaculation, despite having agreed to do so. It arguably goes beyond their consent because it is done without the other party’s knowledge it exposes them to potential Sexually Transmitted Diseases (‘STDs’) and brings with it the risk of pregnancy. Stealthing is seen by many as a flagrant violation of a sexual partner’s trust as well as their consent. ‘Stealthing’ is a non-legal term that describes, among other things, when a man removes a condom during sex despite agreeing to wear one.
Her anger towards Zain’s deceitful actions escalates and she decides to publicly declare Zain a rapist: “ He’s not rape-adjacent or a bit rapey, he’s a rapist under UK law”. His response to being confronted about it? “ I thought you knew…”Īrabella, a budding writer by profession, is invited to speak at a writer’s summit. Her anger at his betrayal and the fact that he has seemingly prioritised his desires over her sexual safety is palpable. Arabella is unaware that the condom is no longer being used, and Zain continues to have sex with her regardless.Īfterwards, Arabella finds out that Zain had deliberately ignored her request. Zain initially puts a condom on, but he discards it when the pair change sexual position. The two explicitly agree to have sexual intercourse at her flat. The audience see Zain as ‘good boyfriend material’. Arabella’s storyline – the factsĪrabella meets a man called Zain, a likeable character who shows her care and affection.
ZAIN I MAY DESTROY YOU SERIES
Each one is subjected to or witnesses some form of sexual harm the series is a study of sexual assault. This is the first blog in a series which follows the experiences of the main characters: Arabella, Terry, Kwame and Theo. The final instalments were released week commencing 6 July 2020. The drama shines a harsh light on the racial aggressions experienced daily by black men and women in the UK. I May Destroy You, the 12-part BBC series created by and starring Michaela Coel, has been widely praised for its gripping, graphic and gritty approach to its characters’ experiences with sexual assault and, specifically, rape.
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