Denmark - Rape
This resource includes the legal definitions of different types of gender-based violence used in EU Member States, according to their legal terminology and national legislation. It was last updated in 2019 and makes a reference to the United Kingdom as a member state of the European Union.
A person who enforces intercourse by violence or threat of violence, is guilty of rape and can be charged with imprisonment up to 8 years.
Legal provisions on protection orders
In Denmark we have regional centres for victims of sexual assault and rape. They play an important role in securing traces.
Legal Source
Criminal Code, Section 216