Rape (Defences) Bill https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/342 To prohibit the defence of sleepwalking in proceedings relating to the offence of rape; and for connected purposes Copyright 2026, Houses of Parliament Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:15:15 +0100 https://bills-api.parliament.uk/Rss/bills/342 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/342 https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/342 Sitting Sitting: 1st reading - Wednesday, 15 October 2008 Rape (Defences) Bill: House of Commons 1st reading Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:00 Z 1st reading https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/153/08153.i-i.html https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/153/08153.i-i.html Publication Publication: Bill as introduced - html version Rape (Defences) Bill: Bill as introduced - html version Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:00 Z https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/153/2008153.pdf https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/153/2008153.pdf Publication Publication: Bill as introduced - pdf version Rape (Defences) Bill: Bill as introduced - pdf version Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:00 Z https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm081015/debtext/81015-0003.htm#08101539000002 https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm081015/debtext/81015-0003.htm#08101539000002 Publication Publication: 1st Reading Rape (Defences) Bill: 1st Reading Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:00 Z 1st reading