Art. 190
Rape 1 Any person who forces a person of the female sex by threats or violence, psychological pressure or by being made incapable of resistance to submit to sexual intercourse shall be liable to a custodial sentence of from one to ten years. 2 ...233 3 If the offender acts with cruelty, and if in particular he makes use of an offensive weapon or any other dangerous object, the penalty is a custodial sentence of not less than three years.234 233 Repealed by No I of the FA of 3 Oct. 2003 (Prosecution of Offences within Marriage or Registered Partnerships), with effect from 1 April 2004 (AS 2004 14031407; BBl 2003 19091937). 234 Amended by No I of the FA of 3 Oct. 2003 (Prosecution of Offences within Marriage or Registered Partnerships), in force since 1 April 2004 (AS 2004 14031407; BBl 2003 19091937). |