Some aspects of mens rea of rape according to the Moldova criminal code

Abstract

National criminal legislation consists from legal norms that provide the features and specific of crime and stipules the main principles of penal policy of one state. Each state has its own directions in fighting against criminality taking into consideration the specific of area and types of crimes committed in a certain period of time. Rape is one the main crimes that attempt to sexual freedom of the person. For correct qualification of this crime it is necessary to establish the main aspects of subjective side (mens rea). According to art.171
Criminal Code of Republic of Moldova rape can be committed only by intention because of the specific particularities of this crime.