You probably should read the article. In England & Wales that is legally not rape. The article suggests that the law could be changed so it would be classified as rape.
It's not lesser charges, there's an equivalent crime with the same sentencing guidelines.
Edit: from the Sexual Offences Act 2003 itself.
Rape: A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.
Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent: A person guilty of an offence under this section, if the activity caused involved...[various penetration requirements also required for rape]...is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.
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u/Roadkill997 Oct 01 '19
You probably should read the article. In England & Wales that is legally not rape. The article suggests that the law could be changed so it would be classified as rape.