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Sexual Offences / Rape

Sexual offence psychiatric assessments evaluate mental state, consent capacity, and risk in sexual offending cases. They assist with defences, sentencing, and risk management.

Overview

When this report is required

  • In rape or sexual assault cases where mental disorder or capacity to consent is in issue
  • Where the defence raises psychiatric evidence on mens rea or diminished responsibility
  • For risk assessment in sexual harm prevention orders
  • During Crown Court trials or sentencing for sexual offences

What the expert assesses

  • Consent mental capacity assessment
  • Lack of consent rape
  • Intoxication consent assessment
  • Sex offender risk assessment
  • Victim impact assessment

Report specification

Element Detail
Assessment Setting Clinic, Custody, Remote
Court Acceptance Crown Court
Compliance CPR Part 35
CPR Part 35 Compliant Digital Delivery Urgent Instructions

Specialist expertise

Forensic Psychiatry Clinical Psychologist
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.