Offences Against The Person Act, 1861

Rape.

48. Whosoever shall be convicted of the crime of rape shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be liable . . . to be kept in penal servitude for life . . .

[S. 49 rep. 48 & 49 Vict. c. 69. s. 19. Ss. 50, 51 rep. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 94. s. 2.]