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Concept information

OFFENCES > CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS > SEXUAL OFFENCES > SEXUAL ABUSE

Preferred term

SEXUAL ABUSE  

Definition

  • THE SUBJECTION OF A PERSON TO SEXUAL ACTIVITY LIABLE TO CAUSE PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE

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Entry terms

  • SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
  • SEXUAL INTERFERENCE

History note

  • TERM CREATED MARCH 2009

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URI

https://hasset.ukdataservice.ac.uk/9839d6fc-a829-4a95-adc7-201e4888eab1

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