Rape prevention campaign kicks off across Warwickshire
Reports to the police show that nationally, there is an increase in the number of rapes committed during the warmer summer months - particularly among young people. The StopRapeNow campaign aimes to help address this problem.
Det Supt Graeme Pallister said: “If someone is too drunk to know what they are doing, then they cannot consent to sex and it is rape. Being drunk yourself is no defence either. A man can be raped too.”
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Hide AdA police spokeswoman added: “If you have sex with someone without their consent, it is rape. You will be arrested, charged and appear in court where you will face a jury.
“You will face a prison sentence, loss of your job, a criminal record and will be on the sex offenders register. You could face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.”
To find out more, look out for StopRapeNow posters, scratch cards, and stickers in public places across Warwickshire, as well as information on Facebook and Twitter.