The Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 has completely overhauled the law in Scotland relating to rape and other sexual offences. Now with the experience of the law in force and the ability to look back upon key examples, Sheriff Alistair N Brown provides key insight into a piece of legislation which completely recast the substantive law of sexual offences in Scotland. This annotated copy of the Act provides a detailed introduction and general note, providing crucial guidance to criminal practitioners, police and all other legal professionals who are affected by this legislation.