A thread of common acts that can be considered a crime under the Sexual Offences Act (2003).

WITHOUT CONSENT:

• Stroking someone's thigh/knee.

• Kissing someone.

• Touching exposed areas of skin.

• Grinding against someone.

• 'Exposing' yourself.

WITHOUT CONSENT:

• Touching/slapping/grabbing someone's bum.

• Fondling someone.

• Pulling someone in to your body.

• Lifting up someone's top.

• Pulling down someone's trousers/skirt/dress/shorts.

• Upskirting.

• Badgering someone to have sexual relations with you.

WITHOUT CONSENT:

• Touching someone sexually (generally classed as with intent depending on the situation).

• Holding someone to you, pressing your body against someone (depending on the situation and intent).

• Sending people's nudes to others.

• Sending nudes to minors.

WITHOUT CONSENT:

• Touching somebody sexually (even a partner) whilst they’re asleep.

• Taking videos/pictures of sexual acts.

• Watching people performing sexual acts privately.

• Making sexual jokes or comments.

• Soliciting nudes.

• Catcalling.
Credit: SaskiKnows