Norway
In Norway, rape is defined under the Norwegian Penal Code § 192 as either:
- 1. engaging in sexual activity by means of violence or threatening behaviour,
- 2. engaging in sexual activity with somebody who is unconscious or for any other reason incapable of resisting the act, or
- 3. by means of violence or threatening behaviour compelling any person to engage in sexual activity with another person, or to carry out similar actions with him- or herself.
When any of these circumstances occur, a person guilty of rape is punishable with up to 10 years imprisonment. However, if a person is guilty of rape through gross negligence he or she is liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.
If the activity in question was sexual intercourse or the offender has rendered a person unconscious or unable to resist the sexual activity, the penalty imposed shall be no less than three years imprisonment.
Further, the same section defines aggravated rape as a rape committed
- a. by multiple persons in cooperation (gang rape)
- b. in a particularly painful or offensive manner
- c. by a person previously convicted of rape under § 192 or of sexual activity with a child under the age of 14 (as per § 195 of the penal code)
- d. in such a way that the victim either dies or receives grievous bodily harm.
The section recognizes sexually transmitted diseases (defined in the Infection Protection Act) as grievous bodily harm.
Read more about this topic: Laws Regarding Rape
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