A UK court has sentenced Guy Mukendi, 39, to four years and three months in prison for removing a condom without consent during sex, marking a significant legal precedent, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
In April, Mukendi was convicted after his arrest in May of last year, following a sexual assault report by a young woman in Brixton, South London.
The woman had consented to sex on the condition that a condom was used. However, Mukendi removed the condom during intercourse without her knowledge. Non-consensual condom removal, also known as “stealthing,” is classified as rape under English and Welsh law.
“Such prosecutions are very rare due to under-reporting, but we are committed to seeking justice for victims,” stated the Metropolitan Police, emphasizing their focus on crimes affecting women and girls.
Detective Constable Jack Earl, who led the investigation, remarked, “Throughout this investigation, Mukendi denied any wrongdoing, but our officers built a compelling case against him to ensure the jury had no doubt.”
This case underscores the Met’s dedication to tackling crimes that disproportionately impact women and highlights the ongoing effort to raise awareness that stealthing is a form of rape.
This conviction aligns with the Met’s pledge to adopt a more suspect-focused approach to crimes against women and girls, aiming for justice and increased reporting of such offenses.
