Sodomy
This section specifies on the management of Sodomy based on OSCC Policy.
Definition
Sodomy is defined as sexual intercourse between 2 persons by introduction of penis into the anus of another person.
- The Malaysian Penal Code (Kanun Keseksaan) section 377(a) defined sodomy as “any person who has sexual connection with another person by introduction of penis into the anus or mouth of another person is said to commit carnal intercourse against the order of nature”.
- In section 377 (c) when the above act committed without the consent or against the will of another person, or by putting the other person in fear of death or hurt to the person or any other person.
- n section 377 (CA) the above offences is committed by introduction any objects into the vagina / anus of the other person without the other person’s consent.
Triaging System at the Emergency & Trauma Department
- Critically or semi-critically ill victims should be attended in the acute area of Emergency and Trauma Department and subsequently transferred to the respective department concerned.
- Stable victims who presented within the specified time frame should be assigned priority in triage and will be directed to the OSCC. Acute cases should be seen within 90 minutes upon arrival at the OSCC.
- If more than 120 hours have passed since the assault, a complete physical examination should still be conducted to examine for injuries to the body and the genitalia, to offer treatment and to provide information for support resources.
Consent
- An appropriate signed written consent must be obtained by the attending doctor before beginning the examination, treatment, and evidence collection.
- For those under 18 years old, the consent shall be obtained from the parents/guardian/Police Officer/ protector which have been stated in Child Act 2001.
Work Process
- Triage at the Emergency and Trauma Department
- Survivors Interview
- Physical Examination
- Evidentiary Examination
- Collection of Clothing
- Collection of Foreign Material
- Anorectal Examination
- Laboratory Examination
When a survivor comes to Emergency and Trauma Department an within 120 hours after the assault, she or he should be triaged, assessed for stability, and escorted promptly to a private area for the initial assessment.
Begin the history taking with less invasive, general questions, such as medical and surgical history, use of medications, and drug allergies.
The patterns of injury associated with sexual assault result from restraining methods used by the perpetrator, the violent acts of the perpetrator, as well as the survivor’s attempt to defend her/himself.
If the survivor gives a history of scratching the assailant or if foreign material is observed under the nails, fingernail scrapings/clipping should be collected.
Before the completion of the evidence examination, a sample of venous blood is obtained as a reference specimen for the survivor’s DNA.