All jurisdictions who responded to the consultation document agree that there is no need for a separate offence, since existing sexual assault provisions provide enough protection for all. The disability should simply be an aggravating factor in sentencing. There appears to be very little support for a distinct offence dealing with sexual assault on a person with a disability. Creating a separate regime for persons with disabilities would raise difficulties of definition of the types and degree of disability that would be covered. In this context, the disability is seen more as a possible element to be taken into account at the moment of sentencing.
Sexual exploitation is probably a more appropriate area for legislative reform.