Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual behaviour or sexual act forced upon an adult or child without their consent. Children under the age of 16 are too young to provide that consent. Sexual assault is any sexual act without consent or that is forced against a person’s will. It can involve violence and includes rape. 

Sexual assault or abuse can happen to anyone; it may be a single event or happen repeatedly. Below you can find important information from the NHS on your legal rights and how to access help for past or current sexual abuse or assault.

Everyone has the right to live free of abuse. Sexual assault and sexual abuse are crimes. You have a legal right to report any incident. This will not affect your asylum claim.

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